Mi Rancho Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Mi Rancho Mexican Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Mi Rancho Mexican Grill's latest score of 86 sits above the Miami average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Dry storage area nearby the back door.
29-42-4
86
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer not working
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
90
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stand up reach in cooler in front of the cook line, raw shell eggs stored above tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen stove.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen stove top heavy grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Mix raw vegetables in reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
52
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-05-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations.
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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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Current active manager Luis Guerra, NRFLA, expired 3/18/23.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter: water filter attached to the faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler in the kitchen: flan with no date, as per operator prepared 2 days ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. IFSEA, Erick Guerra, expired 2/20/23. Melba Landaverde, expired 2/2023.
53B-14-5
55
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped lettuce 47 f cooked line, cooked rice 45 f pico de Gallo 45 f reach in coolers. Manager place bags of ice on top of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-05-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags in contact with food edesa cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers throughout.
05-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen stove, and make line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris inside kitchen microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on top of kitchen refrigerator and make line top surface.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make line cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Rancho Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Rancho Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Rancho Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Rancho Mexican Grill.
How does Mi Rancho Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mi Rancho Mexican Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mi Rancho Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Rancho Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Rancho Mexican Grill 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 Rancho Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Rancho Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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