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EL RANCHO DE SARASOTA

Based on 7 health inspections, EL RANCHO DE SARASOTA in SARASOTA has earned a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

3572 17 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13487508

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water on the cook line. Cher removed the scoop and container to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on the walk in cooler and all reach in coolers in the kitchen soiled.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers on in the walk in cooler soiled.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the front counter and cook line areas. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site

10/8/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13486925

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**

8/8/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10913400

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cooking pans stored next to on a shelf next pieces of broken glass next to the cook line. Employee removed all the pans, checked for glass and ran them through the dishwasher. Employee removed all broken glass from the shelf and thoroughly cleaned the shelf. Inspected surrounding area for broken glass, no glass found . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under the preparation tables next to the cook line rushed. Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Clean dish storage rack lined with ripped foil. Employee removed the foil. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of acetone stored next to single serving pans in the dry storage area. Employee removed the acetone. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Victor Ganajam 7/27/20 no other CFM for the establishment. Warning

3/27/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10765033

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8853480

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice buildup in the reach in freezer next to the cook line. Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut peppers before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut peppers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp and fish ceviche not identified on the menu as a raw animal food. 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. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

8/7/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8788662

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 1 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked pasta stored in the walk in cooler with a date of 7/22. Employee discarded the pasta.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. The employee properly washed their hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from its original packaging stored over raw beef removed from its original packaging in the reach in freezer next to the cook line. Employee placed the chicken below the beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta stored in the walk in cooler with a date of 7/22. Employee discarded the pasta.

3/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8606758

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 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. Handles of scoops stored in the rice, flour and corn in containers, dry storage area. Manager removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean utensils without washing hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located outside, back of the kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hand in the three compartment sink. The employee properly washed their hands Corrected On-Site
  • 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 for the dishmachine.