Los Rancheros

3906 Us Hwy 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Los Rancheros appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Jul 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about five violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Santa Rosa Beach restaurants (averaging 94), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, employees restroom/water leaking onto floor.
29-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed triple door low boy cooler with torn door gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guard with accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed triple door low boy cooler with standing water in bottom.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed peppers stored in chest freezer without cover. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from triple door low boy cooler.
29-03-4
74
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed house made salsa stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guard with accumulation of dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed peppers stored in chest freezer without cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, hand wash sink beside bag in box drink stand
29-11-4
82
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Rancheros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Rancheros on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Rancheros?

Across the inspection record, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Rancheros.

How does Los Rancheros compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Los Rancheros most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Los Rancheros' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Los Rancheros have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Rancheros 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 Los Rancheros inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Rancheros is inspected around three times per year on average.