EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Name: EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 1 LA GRANDE BLVD, LADY LAKE, FL, 32159-2384, US
Rating: 80.3

1 LA GRANDE BLVD, LADY LAKE, FL 32159-2384

License #4500935

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

80.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in LADY LAKE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 36 total violations — 9 critical, 6 major, 21 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 4, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under clean plates on cook line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee jacket stored on straws in dry storage.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler under neath vegetables on make line.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cologne and lotion over toilet paper.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. -Behind margarita machine at bar.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed avocados over cut lettuce.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -At wait station.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over refried beans. -Raw chicken over cheese.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Back side of kitchen.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle on floor by dish machine.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under dish machine.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -#10 of tomato paste.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Throughout kitchen.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -In white refrigerator.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. -No date on filter by ice machine.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under prep table on cook line.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw beef over pineapples.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Enchiladas 88f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Can goods and cooking oil.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle.
[14-13-4] Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Sponge at bar used as salt applicator.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -At wait station.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef patties 52f, Chorizo 54f, Ham 58f, Beef 53f, Chicken 54f. Over 4 hours.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. -Over ware wash.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef patties 52f, Chorizo 54f, Ham 58f, Beef 53f, Chicken 54f. Held over 4 hours.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef and chicken over cooked potatoes.

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