Bartow, Polk County

EL RANCHITO JALISCO

210 E VAN FLEET DR, Bartow, FL 33830

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 19, 2026
City
Bartow
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-04-4

Detail 24455024

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under blue cutting board on the table in the dry storage area.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24133226

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shrimp over diced tomatoes? Inside the flip top reach in cooler.service station. The shrimp was relocated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24133227

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the end of the table across from the fryers. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

53B-05-5

Detail 24133229

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5-15-2022.

41-17-4

Detail 24133228

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 spray bottles in the dishwasher area with blue, brown, pink, clear liquid inside the spray bottles. I informed the operator to label each spray bottle.

14-05-4

Detail 24133225

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Green shelf attached to the wall as you enter the dry storage area.

23-03-4

Detail 24133230

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the small flip top reach in cooler next to the beer cooler.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

12A-29-4

Detail 23621408

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 his cell phone with gloves on and proceeded to engage in handling equipment. I had the manager to have the employee to remove the gloves wash his hands and put on a new pair of gloves.

14-05-4

Detail 23621409

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves inside the dry storage room.

21-05-5

Detail 23621407

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Fried chili pepper in a plastic container touching a wiping cloth inside the side by side reach in cooler. The cloth was removed. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23621405

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between the wall and electrical pipes on the wall near the fryers. The knife was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 23621406

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the prep table across from the steam table in the kitchen.

06-01-5

Detail 23621404

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A case of ground beef thawing at room temperature inside the 2 compartment sink. The product was put under cold running water to thaw. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-32-5

Detail 23372441

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test strips.

14-05-4

Detail 23372442

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves in the dry storage area.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-07-4

Detail 22657424

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of peroxide, bottle of rubbing alcohol. On the shelf above the prep table next to the microwave. The operator removed the products. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22657423

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of bean, rice not labeled stored in the hallway.

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22112386

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler racks soiled in server area

05-08-4

Detail 22112387

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

12B-07-4

Detail 22112385

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22112384

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bins of tortilla chips stored on the floor in dry storage

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 21681952

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Whole peeled tomatoes

11-03-5

Detail 21681951

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

11-07-5

Detail 21681955

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-27-4

Detail 21681949

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21681958

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.

22-20-5

Detail 21681954

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-45-4

Detail 21681959

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On cookline

08B-20-4

Detail 21681960

Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Dented cans of tomatoes. Manager removed from can rack and placed aside for credit Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21681957

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground by beer tap. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized the area Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21681950

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed scoop Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 21681956

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed bar counter walls with exposed wood that is unsealed.

23-03-4

Detail 21681953

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment has grease buildup

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-15-4

Detail 21558620

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sterilite bin with sugar at the bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 21558618

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 21558621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21558619

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

14-15-4

Detail 21557664

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sterilite bin with sugar at the bar Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21557657

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 7 live roaches in dispensing gear in dish machine. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 21557662

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 50 roach droppings in electrical panels Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21557658

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: diced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); fresh pico with tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) Manager moved product to freezer. Unit was unplugged so manager plugged back in Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21557659

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back prep area Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21557656

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on dish machine. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by prep table Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21557661

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station Warning

36-62-4

Detail 21557660

Basic - Light not functioning. On cook line Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21557663

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar at bar. Warning

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20872580

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. Tested at 10ppm

08A-05-6

Detail 20872581

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and chicken stored over diced tomatoes and pico in cooler. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20872579

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler racks at bar soiled

31B-02-4

Detail 20872576

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back prep sink. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 20872578

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed clean towel being used as a liner for tortillas on cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 20872577

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Bar

06-01-5

Detail 20872575

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packs of beef in back prep sink. Manager turned on cold water

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-37-4

Detail 20530669

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20357404

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shrimp stored over cooked beans in white reach in unit Warning

29-37-4

Detail 20357402

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20357399

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in hand sink at bar area. Strainer in hand sink on cook line. Informed it is used to catch food from going down sink. Educated employees only hand washing is to happen at a hand sink Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20357403

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 3 cooks, and 3 servers engaged in food preparation. Manager showed up before end of inspection. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20357400

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans of cooked beans, cut tomatoes, frozen tamales in reach in freezer not dated Warning

38-11-4

Detail 20357405

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. In back kitchen where two compartment prep sink, there are no lights Warning

29-27-4

Detail 20357406

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Verified plans and mop sink was removed and replaced with two compartment sink Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20357401

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of ground beef and bowl of raw chicken thawing in two compartment sink Warning