EL RANCHO RESTAURANT

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking over prep table while cutting and preparing foods without washing hands.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insect flying above hand wash sink and three compartment sink at cook line Observed 1 small flying insect landing on covered container of cooked pork ribs on prep table in kitchen. Observed 1 small flying insect flying above covered food Inside of steam table window at front counter. Cook attempted to kill. Advised operator to remove foods from prep table and clean sanitize area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties removed from commercial packaging stored over ready to eat hot dogs in stainless reach in in cooler- operator removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of beer bottles and water bottles inside walk in cooler Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat cooked black beans in stainless reach in cooler on kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken (50F- cold holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed dates missing for 2 employee handler certifications, advised operator to provide accurate certificates for all food handler employees after 60 days of hire.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed uncovered containers raw chicken, raw whole muscle beef stored on floor of cook line. Advised operator to remove

Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed employee prep food inside three compartment sink with food residue and soiled water present. Advised employee to clean and sanitize triple sink

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At bar area- approximately 4 small flying insects landing on closed bottles alcohol . Warning

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. At single door reach in freezer- raw chicken and Philly beef not commercially packaged stored over raw beef- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

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- Mozzarella cheese 47F- cold holding , sliced American cheese 47F- cold holding , potato salad 46-47F- cold holding, cream 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- Mozzarella cheese 47F- cold holding , sliced American cheese 47F- cold holding , potato salad 46-47F- cold holding, cream 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline handwashing sink- employee defrosting chicken inside sink- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area- blue chemical spray bottle not labeled. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage room behind kitchen - approximately 1 dead roach on floor - operator removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cookline handwashing sink - raw chicken defrosting inside sink in standing water - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling under tall stainless reach In cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling in kitchen floor next to fryers in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind food prep counter in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed Approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath prep table in kitchen Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. 1 live roach crawling on wall behind flip top reach in cooler in kitchen Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed approximately 1 live roach on wall by front counter buffet area- operator killed and removed. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Approximately 1 live roach crawling on hot buffet station at front counter kitchen area- operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 1 dead roach on floor in men's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor underneath steam table. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Approximately 2 dead roaches at large ice machine near walk in cooler. Approximately 5 dead roaches underneath reach in coolers and prep counters at kitchen/ prep area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: At dry storage room near kitchen approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling under tall stainless reach In cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling in kitchen floor next to fryers in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind food prep counter in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed Approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath prep table in kitchen Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. 1 live roach crawling on wall behind flip top reach in cooler in kitchen Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed approximately 1 live roach on wall by front counter buffet area- operator killed and removed. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed wall juncture broken behind prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 1 dead roach on floor in men's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor underneath steam table. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Approximately 2 dead roaches at large ice machine near walk in cooler. Approximately 5 dead roaches underneath reach in coolers and prep counters at kitchen/ prep area. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in multiple areas of kitchen soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended

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. Observed cooked brisket (57F);- per operator, items cooked previous day at approximately 3pm. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling under tall stainless reach In cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling in kitchen floor next to fryers in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind food prep counter in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed Approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath prep table in kitchen Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. 1 live roach crawling on wall behind flip top reach in cooler in kitchen Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked brisket (57F);- per operator, items cooked previous day at approximately 3pm. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed wall juncture broken behind prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 1 dead roach on floor in men's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor underneath steam table. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in multiple areas of kitchen soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked brisket (57F);- per operator, items cooked previous day at approximately 3pm. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling under tall stainless reach In cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling in kitchen floor next to fryers in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind food prep counter in kitchen.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked brisket (57F);- per operator, items cooked previous day at approximately 3pm. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled in kitchen.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed wall juncture broken behind prep table

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 1 dead roach on floor in men's restroom.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in multiple areas of kitchen soiled with food debris.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor of kitchen in dish washing area. Observed approximately 6 live roaches crawling on floor and wall behind oven in back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed approximately 1 dead roach on floor next to frying oven in kitchen. Observed approximately 1 live roach crawling on prep table next to reach in cooler in kitchen .** Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In tall stainless reach in cooler at back kitchen: observed cooked rice at 45F and cooked pinto beans at 45F; - cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today-Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At tall stainless reach in cooler: Raw chicken cutlets (57F) at 1:30, per operator-items prepared or portioned at 6:00-items were never cooled down to 41F. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed cooked rice at 45F in walk in cooler. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall stainless reach in cooler at back kitchen: observed cooked rice at 45F and cooked pinto beans at 45F; - cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today-Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed cooked rice at 45F in walk in cooler. Time Extended

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. Observed employee wearing gloves take drink from water bottle on cook line, then proceed to handle clean utensils to prepare food without washing hands and putting on new gloves.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw pork not commercially packaged in stainless reach in cooler at kitchen prep area. Operator stored properly.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor of kitchen in dish washing area. Observed approximately 6 live roaches crawling on floor and wall behind oven in back kitchen area.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In tall stainless reach in cooler at back kitchen: observed cooked rice at 45F and cooked pinto beans at 45F; - cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today-Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At tall stainless reach in cooler: Raw chicken cutlets (57F) at 1:30, per operator-items prepared or portioned at 6:00-items were never cooled down to 41F. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall stainless reach in cooler at back kitchen: observed cooked rice at 45F and cooked pinto beans at 45F; - cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today-Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At tall stainless reach in cooler: Raw chicken cutlets (57F) at 1:30, per operator-items prepared or portioned at 6:00-items were never cooled down to 41F. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty food containers inside of hand sink, observed employee rinse off soiled wash rag in hand wash sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop with no handle inside cotrainer of sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Carrots, 2 boxes of eggs and bucket of dairy free cream on floor of walk in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label under prep counter near dry storage area. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked beans in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding); baked potatoes (60F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (60F ambient - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (60F - Cold Holding) operator states in cooler overnight Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No opened packaging date marked in any cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing chicken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing date marked in any cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White single door cooler ambient temperature 60F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single door white cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in standing water, chicken and beef at room temperature Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Handsink k in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked beans in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding); baked potatoes (60F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (60F ambient - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (60F - Cold Holding) operator states in cooler overnight Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding); baked potatoes (60F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (60F ambient - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (60F - Cold Holding) in single door white reach in cooler. Operator states in cooler overnight Warning

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No opened packaging date marked in any cooler Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing chicken Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing date marked in any cooler Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walk-in cooler Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White single door cooler ambient temperature 60°F Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single door white cooler Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in standing water, chicken and beef at room temperature Warning

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Handsink k in kitchen Warning