El Rancho Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
30
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at El Rancho Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Indiantown restaurant, which scores around 82. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
16
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken (50F- cold holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: Observed cooked brisket inside metal containers stacked on top of each other at 55F-59F cold holding. Per operator cooked brisket not prepped or portioned today and left out of temperature since for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed dates missing for 2 employee handler certifications, advised operator to provide accurate certificates for all food handler employees after 60 days of hire. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
78
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
37
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. At walk in cooler- Mozzarella cheese 47F- cold holding , sliced American cheese 47F- cold holding , potato salad 46-47F- cold holding, cream 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At single door reach in freezer- raw chicken and Philly beef not commercially packaged stored over raw beef- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At bar area- approximately 4 small flying insects landing on closed bottles alcohol . **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- Mozzarella cheese 47F- cold holding , sliced American cheese 47F- cold holding , potato salad 46-47F- cold holding, cream 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline handwashing sink- employee defrosting chicken inside sink- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area- blue chemical spray bottle not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage room behind kitchen - approximately 1 dead roach on floor - operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cookline handwashing sink - raw chicken defrosting inside sink in standing water - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
41
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling under tall stainless reach In cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling in kitchen floor next to fryers in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind food prep counter in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed Approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath prep table in kitchen Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. 1 live roach crawling on wall behind flip top reach in cooler in kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed approximately 1 live roach on wall by front counter buffet area- operator killed and removed. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed wall juncture broken behind prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 1 dead roach on floor in men's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor underneath steam table. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Approximately 2 dead roaches at large ice machine near walk in cooler. Approximately 5 dead roaches underneath reach in coolers and prep counters at kitchen/ prep area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in multiple areas of kitchen soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
64
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked brisket (57F);- per operator, items cooked previous day at approximately 3pm. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling under tall stainless reach In cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling in kitchen floor next to fryers in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind food prep counter in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed Approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath prep table in kitchen Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. 1 live roach crawling on wall behind flip top reach in cooler in kitchen **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
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. Observed cooked brisket (57F);- per operator, items cooked previous day at approximately 3pm. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed wall juncture broken behind prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 1 dead roach on floor in men's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor underneath steam table. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen.
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in multiple areas of kitchen soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
47
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked brisket (57F);- per operator, items cooked previous day at approximately 3pm. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked brisket (57F);- per operator, items cooked previous day at approximately 3pm. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling under tall stainless reach In cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling in kitchen floor next to fryers in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind food prep counter in kitchen.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in multiple areas of kitchen soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 1 dead roach on floor in men's restroom.
35A-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed wall juncture broken behind prep table
36-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled in kitchen.
36-34-5
43
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor of kitchen in dish washing area. Observed approximately 6 live roaches crawling on floor and wall behind oven in back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed approximately 1 dead roach on floor next to frying oven in kitchen. Observed approximately 1 live roach crawling on prep table next to reach in cooler in kitchen .** **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In tall stainless reach in cooler at back kitchen: observed cooked rice at 45F and cooked pinto beans at 45F; - cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today-Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At tall stainless reach in cooler: Raw chicken cutlets (57F) at 1:30, per operator-items prepared or portioned at 6:00-items were never cooled down to 41F. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed cooked rice at 45F in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall stainless reach in cooler at back kitchen: observed cooked rice at 45F and cooked pinto beans at 45F; - cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today-Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed cooked rice at 45F in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
64
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In tall stainless reach in cooler at back kitchen: observed cooked rice at 45F and cooked pinto beans at 45F; - cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today-Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At tall stainless reach in cooler: Raw chicken cutlets (57F) at 1:30, per operator-items prepared or portioned at 6:00-items were never cooled down to 41F. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor of kitchen in dish washing area. Observed approximately 6 live roaches crawling on floor and wall behind oven in back kitchen area.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At tall stainless reach in cooler: Raw chicken cutlets (57F) at 1:30, per operator-items prepared or portioned at 6:00-items were never cooled down to 41F. See stop sale.
03D-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw pork not commercially packaged in stainless reach in cooler at kitchen prep area. Operator stored properly.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves take drink from water bottle on cook line, then proceed to handle clean utensils to prepare food without washing hands and putting on new gloves.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall stainless reach in cooler at back kitchen: observed cooked rice at 45F and cooked pinto beans at 45F; - cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today-Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty food containers inside of hand sink, observed employee rinse off soiled wash rag in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop with no handle inside cotrainer of sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Carrots, 2 boxes of eggs and bucket of dairy free cream on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label under prep counter near dry storage area. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shaved beef over French fries tall white reach in freezer. Raw chicken over French fries. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Observed in upper portion of flip top cooler, overstocked. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator cut portion in half and placed overstock in bottom portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb by triple sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tall stainless reach in cooler: cooked rice (45F - Cooling) at 12:20 since 7:30 - 45F at 12:42 Observed in deep covered container. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator spread out on rice pan and placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Chicken thawing on counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and women's restrooms.
31B-04-4
47
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding); baked potatoes (60F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (60F ambient - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (60F - Cold Holding) operator states in cooler overnight **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked beans in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing date marked in any cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No opened packaging date marked in any cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing chicken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Handsink k in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White single door cooler ambient temperature 60F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single door white cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in standing water, chicken and beef at room temperature **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
32
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding); baked potatoes (60F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (60F ambient - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (60F - Cold Holding) in single door white reach in cooler. Operator states in cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked beans in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding); baked potatoes (60F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (60F ambient - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (60F - Cold Holding) operator states in cooler overnight **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No opened packaging date marked in any cooler **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing chicken **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing date marked in any cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single door white cooler **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White single door cooler ambient temperature 60°F **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Handsink k in kitchen **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in standing water, chicken and beef at room temperature **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walk-in cooler **Warning**
51-11-4
27
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters
36-68-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Beef/cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Standing dirty water/trash/Mens bathroom
32-07-4
70
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers over cooked pork/ric#3/corrective action taken/operator stored raw hamburgers on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour/storage area/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pork/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/storage area.
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rancho Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rancho Restaurant on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rancho Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Rancho Restaurant.
How does El Rancho Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Indiantown?
El Rancho Restaurant most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Indiantown average of 82.
Has El Rancho Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Rancho Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Rancho Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Rancho Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rancho Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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