Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina

290 N Cherry St, Monticello, FL 32344

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina has eight inspections in the public record. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “stored food not covered”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Monticello restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Pots of food in walk in cooler.

08B-12-5

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Plate with 1/2 eaten pie on cook line. Plate removed.

12B-02-4

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread in walk-in . Covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of raw beef in walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Basic - Waste line passing above food. Condensation line in walk-in cooler draining into pan above food.

29-15-4

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook plating food. Donned gloves during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Various foods. **Repeat Violation**

14-86-1

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Nov 1, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer above clean plates. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food and pan of food on floor of walk-in freezer.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina.

How does Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina compare to other restaurants in Monticello?

Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Monticello average of 91.

Has Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina 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 Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rancho Grande Mexican Grill and Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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