Fountainebleau, Miami-Dade County

RANCHO NANDO LATIN BAR AND GRILL

7921-23 NW 2 ST, Fountainebleau, FL 33126

FoodSeating
Latest violations
24
3 High Priority
Feb 19, 2025
City
Fountainebleau
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 17Total: 24

01B-01-4

Detail 23570697

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 14 oz can of Sunshine condensed milk with dent and hole at lip surface. Operator voluntarily threw away. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-13-4

Detail 23570681

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. Observed operator take out trash and then go to cook line to prepare dish. Inspector coached operator on proper techniques, operator washed hands and wore new gloves. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23570690

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 23570682

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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23570696

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher in hand sink at bar area. Operator removed on site. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23570704

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at any hand sink in entire establishment. Operator brought over soap from storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 23570686

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables with food contact.

16-03-4

Detail 23570694

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 23570703

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 23570684

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23570700

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

14-69-4

Detail 23570702

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and chest freezer. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 23570698

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

21-04-4

Detail 23570695

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board on prep table.

22-08-4

Detail 23570691

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of both microwaves soiled.

51-13-4

Detail 23570701

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster, inspector provided via email.

31B-04-4

Detail 23570692

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23570689

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of ice machine and exterior soiled. Observed air vents soiled in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23570683

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pots in dish area and above hand sink on cook line. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 23570688

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed garlic container reused for salt across dish machine. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23570699

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar area.

08B-12-5

Detail 23570693

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken in freezer walk in not covered. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23570687

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor in back of kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 23570685

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in container with no label. Repeat Violation

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 16Total: 28

01B-01-4

Detail 23320519

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Dole Pineapple Tidbits 29 oz with dent.

12A-16-4

Detail 23320524

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator bring soap for hand sinks after leaving kitchen area and not handwash before beginning prep. Coached operator on proper techniques. Corrective Action Taken

22-12-5

Detail 23320543

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed thermometer soiled.

08A-05-6

Detail 23320538

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over washed vegetables. Operator reversed order for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23320535

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (125F - Hot Holding) at warmer in bar area. As per operator, sausage was there for less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator removed sausages and placed in oven to reheat.

41-10-4

Detail 23320536

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray and sanitizer stored on same shelf with utensils and spices.

53A-10-4

Detail 23320527

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Food manager unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector coached operator, calibrated both thermometers together.

05-07-4

Detail 23320541

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Operator unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector coached operator on how to properly calibrate thermometer, inspector and operators thermometers both calibrated.

22-02-4

Detail 23320518

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed storage container of rice soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 23320522

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop held in hand sink next to ice machine. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23320531

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any hand sink in kitchen area. Operator brought paper towels for all sinks. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23320525

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at any hand sink in kitchen area. Operator brought soap for all sinks. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23320532

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container. Operator discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23320542

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and cooler handles soiled.

51-11-4

Detail 23320544

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks not serviced throughout kitchen area and walk in cooler.

24-05-4

Detail 23320533

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted at dish area.

40-06-5

Detail 23320529

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored with to go containers.

08B-38-4

Detail 23320540

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of rice and oil stored on floor in dry area. Operator removed rice from floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23320539

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer

10-02-4

Detail 23320537

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pair of tongs on smoker that was not in use.

23-03-4

Detail 23320520

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in all reach in and walk in coolers soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 23320517

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container in clean dish area.

29-08-4

Detail 23320521

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed coffee machine with waste line dispensing into three compartment sink at bar area.

25-32-4

Detail 23320528

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic container of spices reused for salt.

29-49-6

Detail 23320523

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in cooler where beer is kept at bar

08B-12-5

Detail 23320534

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food cooled to proper perameters with no cover in walk in cooler. Manager covered stored food. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23320526

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink leaking into container.

02D-01-5

Detail 23320530

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt with no label on counter at kitchen entrance.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02D-02-4

Detail 22945493

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desserts no labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desserts no labeled. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22945492

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill, kitchen reach in gasket with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Observed under charbroiled grill, kitchen reach in gasket with heavy soiled. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22945491

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces bottles no labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Observed sauces bottles no labeled. Time Extended

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 16

11-27-4

Detail 22823001

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. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 22823009

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification under Dayana Cardona expired on 04/01/2024

31A-11-4

Detail 22823007

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside of the front counter hand washing sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 22822999

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the kitchen hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22823008

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.

02D-02-4

Detail 22823010

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desserts no labeled.

53B-13-5

Detail 22823006

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. Observed Jennifer Bustos, Juliana Hernandez, Israel Rincon without employee training they been working here for more than 60 days of hired.

36-36-4

Detail 22823011

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By walk in freezer.

13-03-4

Detail 22822998

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation/washing dishes. Observed employee washing dishes with no hair restraint

14-11-5

Detail 22823002

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler no in use.

08B-38-4

Detail 22822997

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda drinks stored on the floor in the storage area.

23-03-4

Detail 22823005

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill, kitchen reach in gasket with heavy soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 22823012

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean Pans and trays with old labels

12B-13-4

Detail 22823003

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Inside of a cooler. Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22823004

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meat empanadas no covered inside of the reach in freezer

02D-01-5

Detail 22823000

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces bottles no labeled.

Aug 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 22221604

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at 2 handwash sinks in the kitchen.

31B-03-4

Detail 22221603

Intermediate - No soap provided at 2 handwashing sink in the kitchen.