El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average North Lauderdale restaurant scores 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap to the bottom of back exit door of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
43
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cooler there since yesterday. Food not prepared or portioned today.Beans 52F cheese 54F Heavy cream 54F ham 54F milk 54F. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No TCS in walk in cooler. Operator stated cooler was serviced and needs a new compressor, which will be installed next week. Compressor was ordered. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. tomato sauce (48F - Cooling); mushrooms (49F).Inside the walk in cooler.Food not prepared or portioned today.Food left in cooler overnight. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F cooked yesterday. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No TCS in walk in cooler. Operator stated cooler was serviced and needs a new compressor, which will be installed next week. Compressor was ordered. **Time Extended**
01B-36-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. tomato sauce (48F - Cooling); cooked mushrooms (49F).Inside the walk in cooler.Food not prepared or portioned today.Food left in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F cooked yesterday. See stop sale **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No TCS in walk in cooler. Operator stated cooler was serviced and needs a new compressor, which will be installed next week. Compressor was ordered. **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cooler there since yesterday. Food not prepared or portioned today.Beans 52F cheese 54F Heavy cream 54F ham 54F milk 54F. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F. Cooked yesterday. Not prepped or portioned today. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No TCS in walk in cooler. Operator stated cooler was serviced and needs a new compressor, which will be installed next week. Compressor was ordered. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
55
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cooler there since yesterday. Food not prepared or portioned today.Beans 52F cheese 54F Heavy cream 54F ham 54F milk 54F. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F. Cooked yesterday. Not prepped or portioned today. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in cooler there since yesterday. Food not prepared or portioned today.Beans 52F cheese 54F Heavy cream 54F ham 54F milk 54F. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. tomato sauce (48F - Cooling); mushrooms (49F).Inside the walk in cooler.Food not prepared or portioned today.Food left in cooler overnight. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F cooked yesterday.
01B-36-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. tomato sauce (48F - Cooling); cooked mushrooms (49F).Inside the walk in cooler.Food not prepared or portioned today.Food left in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ground beef 50F, beans 52F cooked yesterday. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not available at the handwashing sink near the triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: No paper towels. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, fans in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Fans in walk in cooler dirty. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to triple sink leaking all water that is released from faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Hand sink leaking in dish area, drain pipe not connected. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength (0 PPM) at cook line. Operator set up proper solution at(75 ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Wiping cloth solution 0ppm chlorine. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing solution bucket stored on the floor at the cook line and at the kitchen door entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Wiping cloth solution stored on the floor at cook line. Cook placed container on a shelf. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
41
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
15
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than two hours. Moved to different cooler. In walk in cooler, raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); beef (43F - Cold Holding). Operator stated prepped less than two hours ago. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, beans (61F - Cooling). Employee stated beans cooked yesterday and cooled overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler, raw fish stored over cases of plastic water bottles. Operator moved over fish to different area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, beans (61F - Cooling). Employee stated beans cooked yesterday and cooled overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At three compartment sink, handwashing sink blocked with cleaning supplies. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink, no paper towels provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink, no soap provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, cases of water stored on floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink, fish thawing with no running water. Discussed with operator to turn on running water when thawing. **Warning**
06-01-5
37
Jul 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
29
Oct 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. From taking sanitizing bucket to dishwashing area to work at the cook line. Operator washed hands and put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Employee washing hands with gloves on. Repeat. **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in kitchen landing on dirty plates at dishwashing area away from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: 1 fly flying at dishwashing area. Repeat. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at wait station used as a dumped sink. Observed ice in it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Wait station: observed cups inside Hand wash sink. Repeat **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen storing vegetables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen shelves with heavy food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed same**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed same. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
52
Oct 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
9 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw chicken over rice patties at flip top 2) Raw salmon over chicken cordon blue at freezer 3) Raw chicken over beef whole muscle at freezer Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in kitchen landing on dirty plates at dishwashing area away from kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water at 80° **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hand across her nose and proceeded to prepare carryout order without washing hands first. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Stove: cooked peppers 98° Hot Holding, observed at no temperature control. Per operator in unit for 2 hours. Operator reheated to 165° 2) Fryer: pork chunk 94° hot holding at room temperature for less than 4 hrs. Operator reheated to 170°. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station : Bread pudding 79° 2 door vegetable cooler: rice pudding 50°, raw bacon 53°. Stored in unit over 4 hours. Observed gaskets torn. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station : Bread pudding 79° 2 door vegetable cooler: rice pudding 50°, raw bacon 53°. Stored in unit over 4 hours. Observed gaskets torn. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. From taking sanitizing bucket to dishwashing area to work at the cook line. Operator washed hands and put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs 70°. Under no temperature control for 30'. Operator will time marked 2-6pm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at wait station used as a dumped sink. Observed ice in it. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager not present at the start of the inspection. PIC Carlos arrived shortly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For 2 new employees under 60 days **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 Dead roach inside cabinet with to go containers 1 Dead roach on floor under counter at wait station 1 Dead roach under storage shelf in kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee personal drinks at prep tables in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on a container of flour at baking station. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oranges stored on floor at wait station. Operator elevated. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Kitchen Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Xxxxx **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. For oil and vinegar at cook line. Operator labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
33-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen storing vegetables. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen shelves with heavy food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Several Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter and in kitchen. Operator placed in solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice at steam table. **Warning**
14-01-5
7
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: Basic - Standing water in reach-in-cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout property. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout property **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container. Observed raw animal blood drippings on a container of commercially packaged corn on the cobb. Per operator boxed was delivered with blood drippings.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot box at front counter; beef empanada (114-117°F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 171°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. (1) Observed at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink with dirty utensils. (2) Observed at handwashing sink at front counter with blender pitcher. Operator removed items from both handwashing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink next to cookline in kitchen. Provided printed copy. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (1) Observed employee bag on bakers table in kitchen. Operator removed bag. (2) Observed cell phone on top of slicer in kitchen. Operator removed cell phone. (3) Observed employee hand bag on counter in bar area. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cup of coffee and pastries on top of the reach freezer next to cookline. Operator removed food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant.
How does El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?
El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the North Lauderdale average of 76.
Has El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Rancho Bakery and 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.
How often is El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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