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HIGH RISK

El RINCON

176-01 JAMAICA AVENUE, New York, NY 11432/Latin American

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

14/100

Inspections

1

Last Inspected

Oct 2025

Critical

7

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

11 total

pest
545%
hygiene
218%
contamination
218%
chemical
19%
facility
19%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalPest

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Code 04A

CriticalPest

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Code 04K

CriticalHygiene

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.

Code 05D

CriticalContamination

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Code 06D

CriticalContamination

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Code 04H

CriticalPest

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

Code 04M

CriticalHygiene

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.

Code 06A

MinorPest

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Code 08A

MinorChemical

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Code 10G

MinorPest

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Code 08C

MinorFacility

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.

Code 10B

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.