TORTILLERIA LA RANCHERITA
3010 14 ST W
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
13
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed self closer on restroom door broken.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots stored not inverted. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in unisex public restroom.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on single door flip top cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler door torn.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout the kitchen missing or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 08B-43-4:Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed bags of flour stored in outside shed with rollup door broken. Shed door must be able to be kept closed at all times.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Gatorade stacked on the floor in outside storage shed.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture in small storage area not shielded. Shield missing in dish room.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at all three handwashing sinks in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 35B-07-4:Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed rear exhaust fan opening not screened to prevent vermin when not running.
- 35B-12-4:Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed missing soffit board above trash area and several missing soffit boards at the rear of the building. Observed torn fascia board above exterior hood vent.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Repeat Violation
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several large pots not stored inverted. Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open employee water bottle on shelf next to food prep table. Observed open energy drink on food prep table.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on stack of fryer oil boxes.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two food handler employees with no hair restraints.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles throughout kitchen missing or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in flip top reach in.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at sink by tortilla machine and sink by rear prep kitchen.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of foam cups stored on the floor in storage shed. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment , walk in curtains and small wares outside rear of building. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol on shelf next to food prep table. Employee moved medicine. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed bottle of zero bug spray on shelf next to food. Owner disposed of. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of glass cleaner stored on single door flip top cooler. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan in place. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at rear hand sink. Owner replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed unit in rear kitchen in red zone.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pans stored not inverted.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water bottle in tortilla prep area. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed several torn/missing tiles in kitchen area.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment outside rear of building.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed immersion blender blocking rear hand sink. Employee removed blender. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at back hand sink. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at back hand sink. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with white liquid in it.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open juice container. Manager coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked glass on front door of reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open juice box in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior kitchen door doesn't have self closer installed.
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed only one trash can in kitchen area. Should be more cans.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over milk. Manager moved milk. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food buildup on housing of stand mixer Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear hand sink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no form.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front hand wash sink. Manager put soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with no proof of food safety training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).