Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant

710 Se Ave B Unit 10, Carrabelle, FL 32322

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 82 falls below the Carrabelle average of 85. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.

31B-02-4

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

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Employee had a baby in the kitchen area.

43-08-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a cup without a lid in a restricted area.

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet.

13-07-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food,inside reach in freezer.

14-31-5

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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ground beef and steak inside employee hand sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plate inside of a pot of cooked rice,on the cook line to dispense food.

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag onions and bags of salt,pinto beans and can goods on the front line.

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in the prep sink not under running water.

06-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not identified.

02D-01-5

Jun 27, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

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

Dec 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant.

How does Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Carrabelle?

Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Carrabelle average of 85.

Has Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant 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 Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.

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