EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1 LA GRANDE BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Double door freezer gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
14
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In kitchen. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead by ice machine. Warning
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -By side prep area. Warning
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Double door freezer gasket torn. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Under wait station hand sink. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in chest freezer. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Under flat grill. -Dish cart. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Plastic container on shelf by ice machine. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler under grill. Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored over silverware at wait station. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm. Warning
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. -Raw chicken over vegetables. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef not separate from peppers. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shrimp over guacamole. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Cook sprayed off dishes and continued to cook line working with food. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef 47f, Chicken 46f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By warewash. Warning
- 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. -Cooked beef, cooked chicken, tamales. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -By ware wash. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 24 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -At soda station ice bin. -Main ice machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in double door freezer gasket torn.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Large plastic container cracked, by ice machine.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -At soda station.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinet. -Bottom right of oven.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -In dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed avocados over cut lettuce.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over salsa in double door refrigerator. -Raw chicken over cut vegetables.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 49f, Beef 49f. -Beans 71f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Fabuloso over clean silverware.
- 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. -Open gallon of milk.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Cook washed hands in three compartment sink.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -In warewash.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 6/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup boxes. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Between prep table and wall in rear prep area.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Peppers in chest freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Multiple bulk containers of seasonings.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over peppers. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48f, Chicken 50f. Less than 4 hours. Cook added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -By dish machine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/27/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Throughout. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Above bathroom. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Throughout. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -In men's bathroom. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in chest freezer. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Ice machine lid. -Top of oven. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -In dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Chiles in reach in chest freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Shrimp in standing water. Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado over cheese in walk in cooler. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Cook topping tacos with bare hands. Advised to wear gloves. Cook put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cheese in walk in cooler. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee use wiping cloth to clean table and then continue working with food. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooked chiles 75f, less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. -Rice 68f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Warewash. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. -Multiple cooked items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Spoke with operator. Classes are scheduled for this Friday. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 24-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Taco shells.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cheese in walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 65f, Beef 52f. Less than 4 hours. Cook added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. -Red and blue cutting boards. -Soda gun at bar. -Interior of hopper on margarita machine.
- 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/
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -By dish machine. Repeat Violation
- 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. Cooked beef.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).