Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Panama City Beach facility scores 84, putting Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over jalapeño peppers. Operator voluntarily discarded peppers and moved beef to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Flans made 1-26-26 not used or discarded by 1-10-26. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Hand wash sink drain splashing onto surrounding floor. Operator adjusted pipe to drain properly during inspection. Employee cleaned area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in bar hand wash sink. Removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Standing water in outside drains by dumpster.
29-19-4
50
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Server scooped ice with cup. Discussed with employee, employee began scooping with ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. No ice stored between hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink at bar. Knife removed and washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets falling apart on fry/flattop station cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor in disrepair, soft spot by bar.
36-17-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler. Operator placed label on items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple items inside walk in freezer floor. Operator placed items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tortillas chips inside bin. Operator placed labels on all chip bins. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Observed a flan with mold like growth. See stop sale.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for assistant manager Jorge Perez.
53A-01-7
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/. Observed 4 cooks, 3 servers.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date on flans in upright 2 door cooler. Per cook, flans were made approximately 4 days ago. Flans dated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in freezer gasket, residue/debris on exterior of bar ice bin and soda gun holster. All items cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
58
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed vent on air duct next to walk in freezer missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed 3 open top drinks in kitchen. Manager threw one cup away and placed other two in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on top of rice bags. Manager had employee remove. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Observed second pan sitting on top of sliced tomatoes. Manager removed container and added foil barrier. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-19-4
82
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server station upright glass door cooler: milk 57F, Kitchen upright glass door cooler: raw beef 50F, chili con carne 45F, all items in units overnight per manager, 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. Server station upright glass door cooler: milk 57F, Kitchen upright glass door cooler: raw beef 50F, chili con carne 45F, all items in units overnight per manager, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris on soda gun nozzle at bar. Manager had nozzle cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between bar hand wash sink and three compartment sink. Manager sent to dish for cleaning and relocating. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by walk-in freezer.
35B-01-4
61
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed French fries stored in to go bag. Manager had employee change to food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live road on wall in kitchen next to hand wash sink and one on walk in beer cooler door. Manager killed both and had employee sanitize area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed missing date marks for chicken moved from freezer to refrigerated area and steak from yesterday not marked with date. Manager had employee date mark food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in dry storage area. Manager had employee clean and sanitize area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in drywall in corner of dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fire sprinkler pipe. Employee removed and sent to dish washer area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
52
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant.
How does Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Rancheros Mexican 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 Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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