RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE in Sunset Park (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026
📍 4118 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11232 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Rinconcito Familiar Mexican Cuisine in Sunset Park has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B, with a most recent inspection score of 25 points. Across 9 inspections between 2022 and 2026, it has received Grade B on 2 occasions.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE in Sunset Park (West): Emergency Closures (2)
RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE in Sunset Park (West): Full Inspection History (9 records)
Mar 4, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Jan 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
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 during active necessary preparation.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled ...
Sep 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or...
Sep 18, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
Violations:
28-03
GRADE B
Apr 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects...
May 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Sanitized equipment ...
GRADE P
Apr 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food not protected from pote...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Facility not vermin proof. H...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
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RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE in Sunset Park (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE last inspected?
- RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE was last inspected on March 4, 2026 (Grade B).
- What is RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE's current health grade?
- RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE been closed by NYC Health?
- RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE had?
- RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE has 9 health inspections on record from March 2022 through March 2026. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RINCONCITO FAMILIAR MEXICAN CUISINE was 74 points on March 16, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.