RINCONCITO PAISA-COLOMBIAN BAKERY & RESTAURANT.

NYC Health Dept

1976 FOREST AVENUE · STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 7 points (Dec 2025). Other cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

9 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
37
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
OCT 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Not Critical Food Temperature
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Not Critical Other
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen
Not Critical Pest Activity
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, re
Critical Food Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
Critical Pest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
AUG 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
JUN 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MAR 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Food Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
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MAR 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
SEP 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
JAN 19
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Food Temperature
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
DEC 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Employee Hygiene
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-han
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

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