DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

RANCHO CHICO

Southwest Monterey Road
Florida, 34994
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10806239

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors on cook one soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858777

  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor next to dry storage shelf in kitchen. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors on cook one soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Food prep cart soiled with food debris and grease. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken left on prep counter at room temperature. Per operator, items placed to thaw approximately 1 hour ago. Operator placed in walk in cooler to thaw properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked beans (116F) per operator, items Cooling at 4:00 since 12:00. At current rate of cooling, itsms did not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator Warning
  • 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 chlorine sanitizing dishwasher at 0 ppm. Operator re-ran machine to 50ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor underneath prep counter in kitchen. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858248

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783908

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage area, bag of opened beans stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved beans to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution 0ppm. Operator changed solution to proper Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dry rag or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used soiled dry rag to handle hot plates, wipe his hands then grab lettuce and diced tomatoes without changing gloves and washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Operator educated employee of proper hand washing. Employee removed gloves, washed hands, put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line reach in freezer, Chicken stored over French fries. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler, Barria sauce dated 8/3/24. Exceeding seven days. See stop sale 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. At walk in cooler, cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken in sauce( 45F- Cold holding); Pinto beans(49F-Cold holding); Flan (45F- Cold holding); Shredded meat( 45F- Cold holding); Enchilada sauce(45F- Cold holding); Cooked pork(45F-Cold holding); Chicken soup(45F- Cold holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken in sauce( 45F- Cold holding); Pinto beans(49F-Cold holding); Flan (45F- Cold holding); Shredded meat( 45F- Cold holding); Enchilada sauce(45F- Cold holding); Cooked pork(45F-Cold holding); Chicken soup(45F- Cold holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541123

  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Employee talking on cell phone, changed gloves and removed plate of food from oven without washing hands. Educated operator and employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice (119F - Cooling) at 2:15 since 1:45 - 113F at 2:40 ; chili rellenos (112F - Cooling) at 2:20 since 1:50 - 104F at 2:40 Observed on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Tongs hanging on hand wash sink by cook line. Employee removed and put in dirty dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8540633

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Sack beans and oil near dry storage Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher loaded dirty dishes then handled clean. Operator coached employee on proper handwashing **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100 ppm, operator added tablets retested at 400ppm Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili relleno (125F - Hot Holding), not in steamwell, operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382312

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sack beans and oil near dry storage Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Dishwasher loaded dirty dishes then handled clean. Operator coached employee on proper handwashing **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100 ppm, operator added tablets retested at 400ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); guacamole with cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); pico (48F)top of make table on cookline. Operator states in unit less then four hours. placed items on ice 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. chili relleno (125F - Hot Holding), not in steamwell, operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.