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EL RANCHO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT

With 8 documented inspections, EL RANCHO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT in NORTH LAUDERDALE has achieved a 1.5/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

6023 Kimberly Boulevard
Florida, 33068
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13506934

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. tomato sauce (48F - Cooling); cooked mushrooms (49F).Inside the walk in cooler.Food not prepared or portioned today.Food left in cooler overnight. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F cooked yesterday. See stop sale Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No TCS in walk in cooler. Operator stated cooler was serviced and needs a new compressor, which will be installed next week. Compressor was ordered. **Time Extended**
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. tomato sauce (48F - Cooling); mushrooms (49F).Inside the walk in cooler.Food not prepared or portioned today.Food left in cooler overnight. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F cooked yesterday. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No TCS in walk in cooler. Operator stated cooler was serviced and needs a new compressor, which will be installed next week. Compressor was ordered. **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cooler there since yesterday. Food not prepared or portioned today.Beans 52F cheese 54F Heavy cream 54F ham 54F milk 54F. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No TCS in walk in cooler. Operator stated cooler was serviced and needs a new compressor, which will be installed next week. Compressor was ordered. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cooler there since yesterday. Food not prepared or portioned today.Beans 52F cheese 54F Heavy cream 54F ham 54F milk 54F. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F. Cooked yesterday. Not prepped or portioned today. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No TCS in walk in cooler. Operator stated cooler was serviced and needs a new compressor, which will be installed next week. Compressor was ordered. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13505889

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, fans in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Fans in walk in cooler dirty. Admin Complaint
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to triple sink leaking all water that is released from faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Hand sink leaking in dish area, drain pipe not connected. **Time Extended**
  • 21-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength (0 PPM) at cook line. Operator set up proper solution at(75 ppm). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Wiping cloth solution 0ppm chlorine. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing solution bucket stored on the floor at the cook line and at the kitchen door entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Wiping cloth solution stored on the floor at cook line. Cook placed container on a shelf. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. tomato sauce (48F - Cooling); cooked mushrooms (49F).Inside the walk in cooler.Food not prepared or portioned today.Food left in cooler overnight. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F cooked yesterday. See stop sale Admin Complaint
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. tomato sauce (48F - Cooling); mushrooms (49F).Inside the walk in cooler.Food not prepared or portioned today.Food left in cooler overnight. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F cooked yesterday.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cooler there since yesterday. Food not prepared or portioned today.Beans 52F cheese 54F Heavy cream 54F ham 54F milk 54F. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cooler there since yesterday. Food not prepared or portioned today.Beans 52F cheese 54F Heavy cream 54F ham 54F milk 54F. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F. Cooked yesterday. Not prepped or portioned today. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not available at the handwashing sink near the triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: No paper towels. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10891432

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal bottle of water placed on prep table opposite side of cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Multiple employees were eating cake upon entry to kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Corn was stored on the floor in the walk in cooler to be cooled after cooking. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw eggs stored on floor and used to hold food that was being used in cooling process. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, fans in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to steam table. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to triple sink leaking all water that is released from faucet. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength (0 PPM) at cook line. Operator set up proper solution at(75 ppm). Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing solution bucket stored on the floor at the cook line and at the kitchen door entrance. Warning
  • 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. tomato sauce (48F - Cooling); cooked mushrooms (49F).Inside the walk in cooler.Food not prepared or portioned today.Food left in cooler overnight. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. tomato sauce (48F - Cooling); mushrooms (49F).Inside the walk in cooler.Food not prepared or portioned today.Food left in cooler overnight. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working with food without washing hand after eating cake. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade to go bags used in direct contact with arepas in glass door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. last reach in cooler to the right raw chicken was stored over raw beef.Operator removed chicken.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cooler there since yesterday. Food not prepared or portioned today.Beans 52F cheese 54F Heavy cream 54F ham 54F milk 54F. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cooler there since yesterday. Food not prepared or portioned today.Beans 52F cheese 54F Heavy cream 54F ham 54F milk 54F. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store ladle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not available at the handwashing sink near the triple sink. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap available at the handwashing sink near the triple sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels next to cook line. Warning

Inspection Date: 6/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10862657

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10862060

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, cases of water stored on floor Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink, fish thawing with no running water. Discussed with operator to turn on running water when thawing. Warning
  • 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. In walk in cooler, beans (61F - Cooling). Employee stated beans cooked yesterday and cooled overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler, raw fish stored over cases of plastic water bottles. Operator moved over fish to different area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, beans (61F - Cooling). Employee stated beans cooked yesterday and cooled overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than two hours. Moved to different cooler. In walk in cooler, raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); beef (43F - Cold Holding). Operator stated prepped less than two hours ago. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At three compartment sink, handwashing sink blocked with cleaning supplies. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink, no paper towels provided. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink, no soap provided. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 7/10/2024

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in freezers buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Priority: Basic
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Gasket’s on victory reach in cooler torn. Priority: Basic
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in store room exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of frying oil stored on the floor in front of storage shelf in kitchen. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Priority: Basic
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink on cook line being used as a dump sink beet juice inside sink. Priority: Intermediate
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - Observed: 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/ Priority: Intermediate
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink Priority: Intermediate
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink Priority: Intermediate
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed meatballs in ziplock bag over box of tilapia in Avantco reach in freezer. Priority: High Priority
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator sign. Priority: Intermediate
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Victory reach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Priority: Basic
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed empanadas stored in ready ice bags in small freezer chest. Priority: Basic
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single serve cups stored on the floor in the kitchen Observed in storage room single serve lid containers stored on the floor Priority: Basic
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth solution 200+ Ppm. Employee diluted rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line and front counter. Priority: Basic
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name on cook line. Priority: Basic

Inspection Date: 10/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8515946

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen shelves with heavy food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed same**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen storing vegetables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in kitchen landing on dirty plates at dishwashing area away from kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: 1 fly flying at dishwashing area. Repeat. Admin Complaint
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. From taking sanitizing bucket to dishwashing area to work at the cook line. Operator washed hands and put new gloves on. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Employee washing hands with gloves on. Repeat. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at wait station used as a dumped sink. Observed ice in it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Wait station: observed cups inside Hand wash sink. Repeat Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500510

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice at steam table. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 Dead roach inside cabinet with to go containers 1 Dead roach on floor under counter at wait station 1 Dead roach under storage shelf in kitchen Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee personal drinks at prep tables in kitchen. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on a container of flour at baking station. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oranges stored on floor at wait station. Operator elevated. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Kitchen Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen shelves with heavy food debris. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Several Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter and in kitchen. Operator placed in solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen storing vegetables. Warning
  • 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Xxxxx Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. For oil and vinegar at cook line. Operator labeled. Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hand across her nose and proceeded to prepare carryout order without washing hands first. Warning
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water at 80° Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in kitchen landing on dirty plates at dishwashing area away from kitchen. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw chicken over rice patties at flip top 2) Raw salmon over chicken cordon blue at freezer 3) Raw chicken over beef whole muscle at freezer Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs 70°. Under no temperature control for 30'. Operator will time marked 2-6pm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. From taking sanitizing bucket to dishwashing area to work at the cook line. Operator washed hands and put new gloves on. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station : Bread pudding 79° 2 door vegetable cooler: rice pudding 50°, raw bacon 53°. Stored in unit over 4 hours. Observed gaskets torn. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station : Bread pudding 79° 2 door vegetable cooler: rice pudding 50°, raw bacon 53°. Stored in unit over 4 hours. Observed gaskets torn. See stop sale. 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. 1)Stove: cooked peppers 98° Hot Holding, observed at no temperature control. Per operator in unit for 2 hours. Operator reheated to 165° 2) Fryer: pork chunk 94° hot holding at room temperature for less than 4 hrs. Operator reheated to 170°. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at wait station used as a dumped sink. Observed ice in it. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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/ Manager not present at the start of the inspection. PIC Carlos arrived shortly. Corrected On-Site 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. For 2 new employees under 60 days Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning