Inspection
Sep 10, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Niagara County, NY
El Rinconcito
360 Rainbow Boulevard
Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was El Rinconcito last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 10, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “No violations found”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 9 inspections on record, from Apr 28, 2025 to Sep 10, 2026.
- Has El Rinconcito ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 28, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspectionsRe-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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial 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 temperatureOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 29, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Jun 4, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial 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.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
May 21, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 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 findingOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source
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