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Restaurant · Niagara County, NY

El Rinconcito

360 Rainbow Boulevard

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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No violations found
Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

9 inspections

Inspection

Sep 10, 2026

No violations found

1 recorded violation

minorCode NoneOther

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Aug 24, 2026

Critical violations found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 6AFood temperature

Official wording

Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 17, 2026

Critical violations found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 6AFood temperature

Official wording

Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 29, 2026

No violations found

1 recorded violation

minorCode NoneOther

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Jun 4, 2026

No violations found

1 recorded violation

minorCode NoneOther

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 20, 2026

Critical violations found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 5EContamination

Official wording

Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 27, 2025

Critical violations found

2 recorded violations

minorCode 11AOther

Official wording

Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 1HContamination

Official wording

Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

May 21, 2025

No violations found

1 recorded violation

minorCode NoneOther

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 28, 2025

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

minorCode 8BEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode 11AOther

Official wording

Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source

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