DEL RANCHO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

6295 LAKE WORTH RD STE 5-9

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10765056

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler raw steak and raw chicken stored over sauces, cooked shrimp and cooked pork. Operator corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: In reach in cooler raw steak stored above cooked sausage, portioned sauces. Discussed with operator who corrected storage Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table at cook line cooked beans (108F - Hot Holding) per operator product cooked on stove top approximately 1 hour before and held in steam table. Operator removed product and reheated to 170F Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: In steam table at cook line cooked green onions (108F - Hot Holding) discussed with operator who moved product to stove to reheat to 165+F Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At bar hand washing sink soap dispenser not working. Operator stated dispenser is full but not functional and provided soap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: At hand washing sink in kitchen no hand washing soap available discussed with operator who provided soap. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8861269

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen ice machine with Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised operator to clean and sanitize. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen on dry seasoning rack bottle of medicine stored above seasonings. Operator removed from shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cut raw steak and without washing hands proceeded to remove dried chilis from box. Discussed with operator for employee to wash hands. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In kitchen thank you bags used in direct contact to store cooked pig skins. Operator removed product and placed in food grade zip lock bag. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating on expired license ( expired 12/1/2024) 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. In reach in freezer plastic wrapped raw fish stored over open bag of cooked chicken nuggets. Operator corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler raw steak and raw chicken stored over sauces, cooked shrimp and cooked pork. Operator corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table at cook line cooked beans (108F - Hot Holding) per operator product cooked on stove top approximately 1 hour before and held in steam table. Operator removed product and reheated to 170F Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen at dish washing area spray bottle of degreaser stored above clean and sanitized dishes. Operator removed. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in freezer large stacked containers with plastic wrap and lids of Raw steak (55F - Cooling) at 12:10 since 11:45 to 57F at 1:00. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Discussed with operator who spaced out pans and removed plastic wrap and lids to allow product to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen hand washing sink next to dishwashing station no paper towels in dispenser. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide probe thermometer. Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At bar hand washing sink soap dispenser not working. Operator stated dispenser is full but not functional and provided soap. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735250

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...in use ice scoops stored drained board in triple sink at front line . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...rice 47F with covered and stacked pans in glass door reach in cooler . Per Cook rice was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...rice 47F with covered and stacked pans in glass door reach in cooler . Per Cook rice was cooked yesterday.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, dishwashing area. Employee provided Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548417

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin . Manager properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between used in handwashing sink , counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food...stored bread in thank you bag . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding rice 89F , soup 109F on the prep table , manager stated that it was employee food .employee removed food. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served...oyster
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days...Oyster tag
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by shelf , broom at dishwashing area , employee removed those things Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored bucket , wet towel in handwashing sink at bar , kitchen. Employee removed towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service...provided to manager consumer advisory , manager displayed . Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-10-4:Intermediate - oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied...manager put it back tag in oyster. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357059

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor...water at dry storage room . Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 sea food , raw meat above cheese jalapeño at reach in freezer . Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell egg above soup in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding creama 89° , vegetables 88° in steam table being held less than 4 hours, employee time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at front line . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degreaser spray bottle . Employee labeled Corrected On-Site