EL RANCHO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT KENDALL
12881 Southwest 88th Street
Miami, Florida, 33186
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles above ice machine
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on prep table in back kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest reach in freezer
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between steam table and reach in cooler at cook line
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door in kitchen
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at cook line
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket 100+ ppm chlorine. Operator replaced bucket for final concentration 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/8/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish bearing the label inside of reduced oxygen packages at walk in cooler. Operator opened the individual packages. Corrected On-Site
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 100 seats and the license is for 62 seats.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 40°F. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in food preparation missing the shield.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream not covered at chest reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25 ppm).
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled equipment and then started to touching clean cutting boards without washing hands. Operator was instructed that he need to discarded soiled gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves. Operator discarded the gloves and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to (behind) raw shrimp at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Monterrey cheese (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,ware washing prep areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer set up in middle compartment. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for the ice bin located at the front counter. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,ware washing prep areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handled dirty dishes then proceeded to remove clean sanitized utensils from dish machine without changing gloves and washing hands. Warning
- 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/ At the time of the observed 6 employees present. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed for all employees, Mariana D, Alfonso , Yoselin J, Michael B, Ariana A all working at the establishment for more than 2 months as per operator. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen prep area,ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for mahi mahi located in the walk-in cooler, 38F. Operator removed from vacuum **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer by the back door. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and steam table,kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above prep counter , storage area by back door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed for the fan covers, walk in cooler. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen prep area,ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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/ Observed at the time of the inspection 6 employees working at the establishment. Warning
- 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. Observed for Victoria H, Yurima A, Lisleisa V, Jose H, Sergio M as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).