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El Rincon
October 21, 2025 · Closed by the city
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- official resultClosed by the city
- score82 pts
- inspection typeCycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- failed findings11
- critical findings7
Failed findings
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no certified food supervisor on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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cross-contamination riskcriticalOfficial wording: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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rats have moved incriticalOfficial wording: Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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roaches are dining toocriticalOfficial wording: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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handwashing sink issuescriticalOfficial wording: No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
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staff skipping handwashingcriticalOfficial wording: Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedcriticalOfficial wording: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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basically rolling out the welcome mat for pestsOfficial wording: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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garbage situation out of pocketOfficial wording: Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
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facility / equipment issueOfficial wording: Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Score 48 on July 31, 2025: Score changed by +34 points. 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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About this record
This record comes from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
Source: NYC Open Data.