Rancho Criollo

8405 Nw 66 St, Medley, FL 33166

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rancho Criollo six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

The city-wide average for Medley sits at 81, putting Rancho Criollo on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with windex unlabeled in MFDV. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and water plastic containers stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards by three compartment sink.

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic trays stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed trays from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer unlabeled inside MFDV. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave by three compartment sink.

22-08-4

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets inside MFDV.

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water and sauces stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed everything from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and water plastic containers stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature inside three compartment sink. Operator started to prepare the meat. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jun 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rancho Criollo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rancho Criollo on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rancho Criollo?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rancho Criollo.

How does Rancho Criollo compare to other restaurants in Medley?

Rancho Criollo most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Medley average of 81.

Has Rancho Criollo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rancho Criollo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rancho Criollo 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 Rancho Criollo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rancho Criollo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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