Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
50
Score
Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. On Jul 16, 2025, 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 nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Inverness restaurant, which scores around 83. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator changed bucket and primed machine. Recheck 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face, then touched clean utensil without hand wash. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling bucket in hand wash sink in cook line area. Discussed with operator.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator stocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In dish machine area
36-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon over ready-to-eat pizza in freezer not in original hermetically sealed package. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet with a red hose attached. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles missing in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back storage room area. Discussed with operator and showed sections that need to be sealed.
35B-01-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface, stored on grass near dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
64
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on back of building, near door. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection after splitter at mop sink. Backflow prevention device should be between splitter and red hose.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline wiped gloved hands on visibly soiled cloth, then continued to handle corn with same gloved hands. Manager had employee stop, wash hands, then put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in kitchen near cookline.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Water turned off at handwash sink in bar area.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Foil pan stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. Employee removed pan from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on grass.
33-23-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several missing ceiling tiles in warewash area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups and plastic pans on clean dish rack near walk-in cooler.
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Hood filters over cookline soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Employee closed lid during this inspection.
33-16-4
35
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored above ice cream in reach in freezer. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical spray bottle in ice machine room. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plates in cook line area. Operator removed to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
74
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Slotted tin roof material in dry storage area Floors not smooth/durable in dish machine area and dry storage area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in storage room off the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked ground beef cooked on 9/18 (71F - Cooling); refried beans cooked on 9/18 (78F - Cooling); refried beans cooked on 9/18 (76F - Cooling) see stop sale. Operator states items were cooked at approximately 7pm on 9/18 and placed into deep bus tubs to cool.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands, wiped them on soiled towel in back pocket. Discussed with manager who had employee re-wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee in cook line area. Discussed with manager who had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee removed gloves, rinsed hands in hand wash sink without using soap. Discussed with manager who had employee wash hands with soap. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over rice in reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage room off the kitchen 2 rodent droppings on top of food can in dry storage room 9 rodent droppings on floor behind door in storage room off the kitchen 4 rodent droppings on floor under racks in storage room off the kitchen
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. refried beans cooked on 9/18 (76F - Cooling); cooked ground beef (57F - Cold Holding); tamales (52F - Cold Holding); cooked onions and peppers (52F - Cold Holding); refried beans (52F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); refried beans (51F - Cold Holding); refried beans (50 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (50F - Cold Holding); cheese dip (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F. Operator states establishment received a food delivery at 9am and they had the walk in cooler door propped open. Operator states an employee turned the walk in cooler off to defrost ice on condenser unit at approximately 9am and did not turn it back on until 12pm. No temperature monitoring is being completed. Operator called for maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (98F - Hot Holding) operator removed rice from steam table and placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical spray bottle in dish machine area
41-17-4
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
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Establishment is using deep containers to cool food
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in server area has ice in it
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on dish rack
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in storage room off the kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Multiple plastic pans on dry dish rack
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from fryer door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk salt
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Slotted tin roof material in dry storage area Floors not smooth/durable in dish machine area and dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
9
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage areas. 3 live flies observed. Two in dish area, one in dry food storage area. Operator eliminating them, cleaning and sanitizing associated areas. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice was hot holding at 90f. Operator replaced with new product temped at 141f for hot holding. Initial pan of rice was reheated to 165.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed under sinks at the bar.
29-44-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on top, slotted, dry food storage shelf. Operator removed. Also observed gas powered pressure washer stored in rear dry storage area by back door.
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled wet wiping cloth and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with operator.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee with gloves on, touched a soiled wet wiping cloth, returned to handling food.
12A-07-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Oblong Serving plates on cook line not completely covered and catching food debris. operator removed the effected ones and covered the rest properly on site. Soda gun at bar needs cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple areas of kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Observed in ware wash drying area -at customer fountain drink area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind movable equipment and up against cove or baseboards.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of liquid drink mix stored on cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in dry, single service storage closet, uncovered.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee/customer shared men's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several pieces of equipment that need deep cleaning to remove soil and debris buildup
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw, uncovered bins of chicken and beef stored over other bins of food in the walk in cooler. Operator re-organized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage area leading to back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in several kitchen areas.
21-12-4
10
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican.
How does Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Inverness average of 83.
Has Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican 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 Los Magueyes Mexican inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ranch Los Magueyes Mexican is inspected around three times per year on average.
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