RANCHO CHICO

Name: RANCHO CHICO
Address: 704 US HWY 1, TEQUESTA, FL, 33469, US
Rating: 66.5

704 US HWY 1, TEQUESTA, FL 33469

License #6013566

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

66.5 Grade F / 100

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February 17, 2026 · 3 findings · 2 critical

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RANCHO CHICO in TEQUESTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 36 total violations — 19 critical, 7 major, 10 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold.
[03D-02-5] Rice 54F in walk in cooler. Cooked yesterday. See stop sale
[01B-36-5] Rice 54F in walk in cooler. Cooked yesterday. See stop sale

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (47F - Cooling) at 2:38 cooling since 12/14. Observed in deep container. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. See stop sale.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (47F - Cooling) at 2:38 cooling since 12/14. Observed in deep container. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. See stop sale.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over diced vegetables and cheese at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
[08A-17-6] 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. Observed Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over raw pork at walk in freezer. Operator stored products properly.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True beverage cooler: milk (53F - Cold Holding); ice bath: diced tomato salsa (47-50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to place milk in reach in freezer to quick chill. Advised operator to use time control for salsa. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 3.5 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken stock (100F - Cooling) at 2:39; cooling since 1:39 - 94F at 3:04 Observed in deep pot at walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to place in shallow pans and place in walk in freezer to quick chill.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station at bar.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: Cooked shredded beef and cooked ground beef made 12/10 not date marked. Advised operator to date products.
[53B-05-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pinto beans (46-49F - Cooling) at 11:22; cooling since 9:09pm 8/17. Observed in deep containers with lid on top at walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Advised operator to cool heat treated products in shallow containers uncovered to allow for proper cooling. See top sale.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pinto beans (46-49F - Cooling) at 11:22; cooling since 9:09pm 8/17. Observed in deep containers with lid on top at walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Advised operator to cool heat treated products in shallow containers uncovered to allow for proper cooling. See top sale.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chicken tenders over fully cooked peppers at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 can Tomato purée, deep dent with raised edges.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomato salsa (46F - cold holding) Observed in ice bath with product filled several inches above the ice. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator cut portion in half and ice is fully surrounding product.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 hose connections at mop sink at rear entrance to restaurant.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (60F - Cooling) at 11:05; cooling since 10:05 - 58F at 11:36 Observed in flip top cooler on cook line. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed product in reach in freezer to quick chill.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.