El Ranchito Jalisco

210 E Van Fleet Dr, Bartow, FL 33830

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

El Ranchito Jalisco appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. El Ranchito Jalisco was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Bartow sits at 87, putting El Ranchito Jalisco on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

21-04-4

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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**

08A-05-6

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**

22-02-4

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.

53B-05-5

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.

41-17-4

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

14-05-4

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.

23-03-4

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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**

41-07-4

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.

02D-01-5

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

05-08-4

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

22-02-4

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

12B-07-4

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

08B-38-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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**

14-15-4

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**

36-03-4

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

36-62-4

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**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Ranchito Jalisco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Ranchito Jalisco on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Ranchito Jalisco?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Ranchito Jalisco.

How does El Ranchito Jalisco compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

El Ranchito Jalisco most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bartow average of 87.

Has El Ranchito Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Ranchito Jalisco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Ranchito Jalisco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Ranchito Jalisco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Ranchito Jalisco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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