Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2023, Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “clean glasses” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner, located at cooking line, and front counter bar. During the inspection, employees properly removed and repositioned items in accordance with established procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
95
Jul 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Discussed with the operator and provided email handout.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator and provided handout.
51-13-4
86
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
18
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Dole Pineapple Tidbits 29 oz with dent.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator bring soap for hand sinks after leaving kitchen area and not handwash before beginning prep. Coached operator on proper techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over washed vegetables. Operator reversed order for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (125F - Hot Holding) at warmer in bar area. As per operator, sausage was there for less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator removed sausages and placed in oven to reheat.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray and sanitizer stored on same shelf with utensils and spices.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any hand sink in kitchen area. Operator brought paper towels for all sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at any hand sink in kitchen area. Operator brought soap for all sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Food manager unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector coached operator, calibrated both thermometers together.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Operator unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector coached operator on how to properly calibrate thermometer, inspector and operators thermometers both calibrated.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed storage container of rice soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop held in hand sink next to ice machine. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container. Operator discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and cooler handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks not serviced throughout kitchen area and walk in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted at dish area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored with to go containers.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of rice and oil stored on floor in dry area. Operator removed rice from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pair of tongs on smoker that was not in use.
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in all reach in and walk in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container in clean dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed coffee machine with waste line dispensing into three compartment sink at bar area.
29-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic container of spices reused for salt.
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in cooler where beer is kept at bar
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food cooled to proper perameters with no cover in walk in cooler. Manager covered stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment sink leaking into container.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt with no label on counter at kitchen entrance.
02D-01-5
10
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desserts no labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed desserts no labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill, kitchen reach in gasket with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Observed under charbroiled grill, kitchen reach in gasket with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces bottles no labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Observed sauces bottles no labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Aug 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill.
How does Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill 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 Nando Latin Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rancho Nando Latin Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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