Ranchero Cafe & Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
41
Score
The Ranchero Cafe & Restaurant, located at 344 N Ridgewood Dr, Sebring, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 5, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection identified 1 critical, 4 major, and 7 minor violations, including repeat issues with a missing faucet handle at the 3-compartment sink, food stored on the floor, and ice buildup in a reach-in freezer. Across 8 scored inspections, the facility has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
41
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
26
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
29
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
67
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
67
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Violations — Jan 5, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed 3-compartment sink missing handle for cold water. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of drinks on the floor at the front counter. Operator put on shelve. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs stored on door handle of oven, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler up front.
05-09-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drain boards by the dish machine in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
16-04-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall underneath air unit in front corner of restaurant not smooth or durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sliced green peppers and onions, operator moved eggs to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink was inaccessible and blocked by a sign at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with pans in it, operator moved the pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink in the kitchen, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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