MEXYGO RANCH

Name: MEXYGO RANCH
Address: 12855 N KENDALL DR, MIAMI, FL, 33186, US
Rating: 41.5

12855 N KENDALL DR, MIAMI, FL 33186

License #2335845

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

41.5 Grade F / 100

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September 8, 2026 · 15 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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MEXYGO RANCH in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 41.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 53 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 43 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cut tomato in walk in cooler uncovered.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer Raw beef over cooked beef and chicken.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored below raw chicken on cart in walk in cooler. Operator removed raw beef from below raw chicken during time of inspection.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic container above three compartment sink.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded wiping cloth during time of inspection.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm). Employee corrected concentration ofTriple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation at dust on fan cover in walk in cooler. Observed accumulation of food debris at gasket in reach in cooler at cook line.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed inverted pots not inverted to the left of cook line.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted across from cook line. Employee inverted to go containers properly.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage blocking hand wash sink. Operator removed garbage from in front of hand wash sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled through out preparation area.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of grease on floor at cook line behind ovens.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor at preparation area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on preparation table across from cook line. Operator removed cellphone from preparation table.
[53B-14-5] 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. Observed Dulmar M., Fedora V., and Evelyn R engaging in food preparation with expired food handler certificates 08/28/26.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors in bathroom in kitchen and front area not completely self-closing.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on preparation table. Employee discarded bottle.
[16-16-4] Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed sanitizer bucket establishment using soap and quaternary sanitizer in rinse step of the three compartment sink. Operator was coached on proper procedure.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottles in reach in cooler to the right of kitchen entrance. Operator remove drink from reach in cooler.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation. Kitchen exit door was open during time of inspection.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service containers not properly inverted across from cook line. Operator inverted containers during time of inspection.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf below food preparation table.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Expired November 2025 manager certificates for Jose J. Paredes, Mayra A. Camacaro, Brenda Urbaneja, Genesis Ortiz
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by plastic cart and garbage cans to the right of cook line. Operator removed cart and garbage from hand washing sink area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container without handle inside of the chicken broth at walk-in cooler. Plastic container was removed.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one carbon dioxide tank not secured at storage room.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots not stored inverted at shelves cook line.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels in contact with cut pepper at walk in cooler.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the sanitizer solution in the middle sink at three compartment sink. Operator was instructed with the correct order to use the 3CS. Employee started to moved the sanitizer to the third sink.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor at walk in cooler.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the cooked chicken at reach in cooler. Manager removed the utensil.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service stored not inverted at shelf preparation area. Operator inverted the single service container.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a boxes with unwashed vegetables stored over diced tomatoes and cut onions at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that unwashed vegetables can not be stored over ready to eat food.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary < 100 ppm) at preparation area. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to three compartment sink to change the sanitizer.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed the sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved the Sanitizer bucket to a shelf.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm.