Mexygo Ranch
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Mexygo Ranch, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors in bathroom in kitchen and front area not completely self-closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed doors in bathroom in kitchen and front area not completely self-closing. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Expired November 2025 manager certificates for Jose J. Paredes, Mayra A. Camacaro, Brenda Urbaneja, Genesis Ortiz **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by plastic cart and garbage cans to the right of cook line. Operator removed cart and garbage from hand washing sink area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors in bathroom in kitchen and front area not completely self-closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on preparation table. Employee discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed sanitizer bucket establishment using soap and quaternary sanitizer in rinse step of the three compartment sink. Operator was coached on proper procedure. **Warning**
16-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottles in reach in cooler to the right of kitchen entrance. Operator remove drink from reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Kitchen exit door was open during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service containers not properly inverted across from cook line. Operator inverted containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf below food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
58
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the sanitizer solution in the middle sink at three compartment sink. Operator was instructed with the correct order to use the triple sink, employee began to correct order. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed with a non seating license, but operator with 4 tables and 12 seats in lobby area.
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoops in closed flip top cooler in containers of rice, cooked chicken and pick de gallo.
10-06-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen.
36-02-5
78
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on prep table
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line
23-03-4
86
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the cooked chicken at reach in cooler. Manager removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service stored not inverted at shelf preparation area. Operator inverted the single service container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a boxes with unwashed vegetables stored over diced tomatoes and cut onions at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that unwashed vegetables can not be stored over ready to eat food.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary < 100 ppm) at preparation area. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to three compartment sink to change the sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed the sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved the Sanitizer bucket to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container without handle inside of the chicken broth at walk-in cooler. Plastic container was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one carbon dioxide tank not secured at storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots not stored inverted at shelves cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels in contact with cut pepper at walk in cooler.
21-05-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the sanitizer solution in the middle sink at three compartment sink. Operator was instructed with the correct order to use the 3CS. Employee started to moved the sanitizer to the third sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
45
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,prep,ware washing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris..
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the diced grilled chicken located in the prep reach in cooler,opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep reach in cooler opposite cookline, drawer unit below cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with raw pork stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the reach in freezer opposite ware washing area.
14-69-4
64
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,opposite cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen, ware washing area,prep area.
36-02-5
78
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense raw rice from bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for the turby ovens. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris, drawer unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo food containers stored on shelf opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexygo Ranch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexygo Ranch on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexygo Ranch?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mexygo Ranch.
How does Mexygo Ranch compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mexygo Ranch most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mexygo Ranch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexygo Ranch have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mexygo Ranch 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 Mexygo Ranch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexygo Ranch is inspected around three times per year on average.
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