Mi Ranchito
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Mi Ranchito, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to other Immokalee restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of diced tomatoes with rusty lid. Operator threw can away. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon above peeled bananas in the walk in freezer. Operator moved bananas. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tub of waffle cones in front of hand wash sink. Operator moved cones. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket damaged on walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef in Larkin in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in shelves.
14-17-4
50
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor cracked and partly missing on the cook line.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed canned corn stored on the floor in the prep kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well on ice cream side not sufficient velocity.
10-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. . Observed rusting on walk in freezer shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2024.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed orange slime like substance on the interior of the ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn and missing on walk in freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corn in a bag, opened case of beef and whole cases of fish stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved food to a minimum of 6 inches off of the floor during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored on the counter in water at 70F
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed White dust like white substance on the produce cooler walk in fan guard.
23-03-4
61
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching raw tomatoes, lettuce and cheese with bare hands. Explained to employee they need to wear gloves when touching ready to eat food, plate was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor cracked and partly missing on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on walk in freezer shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in prep kitchen around 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
61
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish in walk in cooler stored above tomatillos.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk cut meats, chicken, rice, beans and sauces prepared over 24 hours not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Operating removed for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in rear hallway.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door and walk in refrigerator door torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust/ debris on fan guards in walk in produce cooler. Operator cleaned while inspecting. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor on cookline pitting and damaged.
36-11-4
47
Oct 10, 2023
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. Observed raw beef stored above cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket torn, not sealing properly. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in sugar in contact with sugar. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours with no date marking.
02C-02-5
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. Emailed appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at time of inspection.
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. Emailed appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in refrigerator torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pineapple on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with flour in flour bin in kitchen. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Ranchito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Ranchito on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Ranchito?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mi Ranchito.
How does Mi Ranchito compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
Mi Ranchito most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has Mi Ranchito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Ranchito have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mi Ranchito 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 Mi Ranchito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Ranchito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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