El Rancho Cuban Pizza

426 E Howard St, Live Oak, FL 32064
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at El Rancho Cuban Pizza is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Restaurants in Live Oak average 81, so El Rancho Cuban Pizza trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ham stored in take-out bag in reach-in cooler. Operator moved ham to covered tray. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In crock pot: spaghetti sauce (98F - Hot Holding). Operator turned up the heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach-in cooler cutting board grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
58
Apr 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rancho Cuban Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rancho Cuban Pizza on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Rancho Cuban Pizza compare to other restaurants in Live Oak?

El Rancho Cuban Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Live Oak average of 81.

Has El Rancho Cuban Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Rancho Cuban Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Rancho Cuban Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.