El Rancho Grande 2
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited El Rancho Grande 2 six times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 26, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to nine violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which El Rancho Grande 2's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled container stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of frozen beef thawing Submerged in water at cook line.
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside of container of yellow rice in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling around cook line soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave over hand wash sink soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in prep bulb inside of walk in cooler missing shield.
38-07-4
58
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb above steam table missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observe paper towel dispenser near dish machine not able to suspend paper towels.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at front counter missing label. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice building inside of single door reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 109 F at cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near exterior door in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb above steam table in kitchen missing backflow preventer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner and one with alcohol and water not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna in reach in cooler not removed from packaging. Employee removed tuna from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic full pans wet nesting on shelf near dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of corn stored on floor inside of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
23-03-4
58
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
82
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked chicken tacos. **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with items. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under cooking equipments **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood system soiled **Warning**
36-63-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers with food on the floor inside walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
39
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rancho Grande 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rancho Grande 2 on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rancho Grande 2?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rancho Grande 2.
How does El Rancho Grande 2 compare to other restaurants in North Bay Village?
El Rancho Grande 2 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Bay Village average of 69.
Has El Rancho Grande 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Rancho Grande 2 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Rancho Grande 2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Rancho Grande 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rancho Grande 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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