El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant

740 State Rd 60 W, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Lake Wales facility scores 90, putting El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. On cook line tamales and tortillas in direct contact with Nonfood-grade bags, operator removed both items from Non food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink located at the Cook line container inside hand washing sink, operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Sep 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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