Ranch House
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
39
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Ranch House stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Ranch House trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee did not wash hand or change gloves after cracking raw eggs at Frontline cook and handled clean plates. Discuss proper handwashing with employee and operator, employee change gloves, and wash hands before wearing new gloves at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking for two flats of egg stored on front line cook. Operator stated the eggs were placed on front line 5 minutes earlier operator added a time mark for eggs during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen country fried steak in reach in freezer stored over cooked frozen sausage patties and churros. Operator relocated all items to an approved location at time of inspection.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on Frontline cook. Interior of ice machine with rust stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Poached eggs on menu not identified as undercooked. Employee identifying all poached eggs products on menu with a consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
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. No reporting agreement for Alex.
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. Cooked potatoes and walking cooler without date marking. Operator added a date at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two bottles of employee, personal beverage stored on clean prep table at front line service. Operator relocated all personal beverages to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of liquid margarine stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Operator relocated food off floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
39
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed whole eggs and sausages without time mark on cooks line . Manager added time stamps to the eggs and sausages. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a tube of raw sausage over ready to eat items in walk in cooler , and raw meats over ready to eat items in freezer next to walk in cooler. Manager and cook moved items . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle of water un labeled on cooks line, Manager created label and place on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed a sanitizer bucket in the bar area closest to the bathrooms with improper ppm in bucket, Manager adjusted the ppm to correct level. **Corrected On-Site**
21-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters on cook line soiled with grease and dust . Observed dust and mold like substance on the ceiling of walk in cooled, discussed with manager the importance of cleaning the area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease buildup on wall and ceiling tiles on cookline.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on air curtains in walking cooler on cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Employee discarded, replaced, and tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: commercially cooked ham 50 F, commercially package mashed potato 46 F. Operator states that food items were delivered earlier and stored in kitchen for about 30 minutes. Reach-in cooler on cook line: diced tomato 60 F. Operator moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooled. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen. Operator refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm at front service line. Operator remade solution and tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taco meat, creamy beef and marinara in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Holding black bean in walk-in cooler.
14-38-4
78
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burger stored over cooked potato and a bag of bagels in walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw beef burger to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a tray of small packaged butter (77F - Cold Holding) stored at dish washing area. Employee stated that she just rinsed off the spilled sweet tea and forgot to put them back to reach-in cooler. All butter placed in container with ice and placed in reach-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black food debris. On perp table by walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Employee stated that hood cleaning scheduled today.
36-68-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled.
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ranch House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ranch House on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ranch House?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ranch House.
How does Ranch House compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ranch House most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ranch House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ranch House have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ranch House 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 Ranch House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ranch House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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