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RANCHO NANDO STEAK HOUSE

Food safety records indicate RANCHO NANDO STEAK HOUSE in LAUDERHILL has 5 inspections with a 1.8/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

5200 North University Drive
Florida, 33351
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905575

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside bulk containers of dry non TCS foods,
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen, observed ceiling vent with a build up of dust.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket next to ice machine not inverted or protected from the ceiling
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Inside both walk in freezer and walk in cooler, containers of food left on the floor Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar ice scoop handle buried in ice.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with large commercial mixer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At salad bar flip top, observed tongs submerged in container of lettuce and water.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris at kitchen cook line
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizer buckets with rags inside, filled with murky grey water and food debris, in triple sink area
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. 1)Observed bucket of chimichurri next to reach in freezer no lid or protective cover. As per operator chimichurri is not currently needed. 2)Observed raw chicken in 2 door lowboy cooler stored uncovered. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In bulk container next to ice machine and 2 door freezer (reach in), 2 bulk containers of food labeled Flour and Sugar, containing different non TCS foods. Beans and corn.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator taking off his gloves after washing dirty dishes. The same operator puts his bare hands on his mouth, to then don new single use gloves with no hand wash. Operator then switched tasks to prepare a Togo order and dice tomatoes
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand wash sink inside employee bathroom or kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer. Operator found and located thermometer near end of inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash soap in employee bathroom or handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of food stored on the floor behind bar
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting on a dirty surface. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. 1)In walk in cooler buckets of sauce not stored with a cover 2)In salad flip top cooked shrimp not stored with a proper cover
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented Nacho cheese cans
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 31 MAR 25 Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (45F - Cold Holding), walk in cooler. As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today and in unit less than 4hrs. Observed walk in cooler door left open upon arrival. Operator placed in walk in freezer for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in employee bathroom or dessert counter
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink inside the following areas: 1)kitchen 2)employee bathroom 3)behind dessert counter

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer two buckets of frijoles stored indirect contact with floor
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 1)Kitchen flip top in kitchen area next to 2 door glass front reach in freezer. Build up of standing water 2) 2 door glass front cooler containing beverages.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink near stove no paper towels. Operator placed paper towels Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to stove area. Operator placed soap Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611446

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of flour and bread crumbs, observed bowl used as scoop. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In bar area, several cans of fruit cocktail in direct contact with floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar area, ice bin. Ice scoop handle buried in ice. Operator removed and placed in bin Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In bakery/prep area, ice scoop in direct contact with ice machine, no container. Operator removed and placed in container. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, in bakery/prep area, soiled.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash station in grill/smoker room.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash station in grill/smoker room. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353592

  • 38-01-4:Basic - 3 Light shield damaged/in disrepair in kitchen
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense corn starch. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. For bottles of oil and vinegar in kitchen. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-38-5:Basic - damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. licensed expired 12/1/23. Operator paid during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemon cream sauce 67F - observed at no temperature control. Per cook under no temperature control under 4 hours. Foods not prepared today. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Review reporting procedures.
  • 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/ 2 server and 2 cooks working at time of inspection. No CFM. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. TCS Desserts- prepared on 2/10 not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site