EL RANCHO COCINA MEXICANA
Health inspection records show EL RANCHO COCINA MEXICANA in KENANSVILLE has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file
70 N KENANSVILLE RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/7/2026· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13459428
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sugar under bar handwashing sink Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 in between counter of prep table and make table on cookline
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One on oven handle on cookline
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen handwashing sink Emailed operator handwashing sign
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw burger patties inside of grocery bag in reach in freezer in storage room at end of kitchen
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes inside kitchen handwashing sink Server trays on top of handwashing sink in server area near bar
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in reach in cooler in storage room at end of kitchen cooked 2 days prior per operator but not date marked
7/11/2025· 9mo ago
Visit ID: 10897213
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 5 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired April 1st 2025 displayed
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several items in refrigerator by chip warmer
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sugar under handwashing sink at bar
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Toward bottom of wall near back door in kitchen
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at bar Repeat Violation
1/17/2025· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8855537
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 2 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at kitchen
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at hand washing sink at bar
8/5/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8743380
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and Women's restrooms.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Facility has new seating area in back area making seating totals with outdoor seating from 20 to 55. Operator may remove additional seats or obtain approval from the fire and sewer system AHJ to increase seating. Provide the Seating Change Evaluation form.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Various plastic t shirt bags in use.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working when inspector arrived.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in reach in cooler.
1/19/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8485184
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spanish rice hot holding at 113-115, advised rapid reheat to 165f or hotter to hold. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp cold holding at 48f. Advised rapid chill to 41f or colder.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. One bottle opened today, one unknown.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Advised rapidly cool shrimp in freezer on flat pan. They did not move it to cold unit. Shrimp at 48f. Warning
8/25/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8362347
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Advised to print out license and post with Alcohol license in a conspicuous spot in restaurant.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in handwash sink basin.