EL NUEVO RANCHITO

EL NUEVO RANCHITO in SPRING HILL has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.9/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

7335 Spring Hill Drive
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924066

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust in front of the dining area near the cash register.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach was found under the three-compartment sink. The operator swept it up and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. There are several wet nesting cups by the soda machine area.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. The operator printed out the last inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface (hood filters) soiled with grease.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - The shelves of the reach-in refrigerator in the back left of the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residues.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled: The can opener is soiled with food debris, and the interiors of both microwaves have food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener and both microwaves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Test strips are expired.

Inspection Date: 6/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718258

  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nancy

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788063

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on premises in hot water heater tray and in mop sink. Employee removed, disposed, cleaned, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked tamales in reach-in cooler to the left of the handwash sink. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 spray bottles on storage rack to the left of the three compartment sink being stored next to food. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539815

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked chiles rellenos and tortillas in reach-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387069

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured to the right of the soda dispensing machine in the wait station area.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath handwash sink in rear of kitchen.