Rancho Okeechobee West

17015 W Okeechobee Rd, Hialeah, FL 33018

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

Rancho Okeechobee West appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwashing area.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust inside both ovens at cook line.

22-31-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon in the hand wash sink located at cook line.

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in cooler located at cook line.

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled, both ovens in the kitchen.

22-08-4

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

05-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed chest freezer at cook line soiled.

22-16-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.observed approximately 90 Seats license is for 47 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: observed approximately 90 Seats license is for 47 seats. **Time Extended**

51-15-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on kitchen doors to outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Observed on kitchen doors to outside **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no had washing signs on any hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Observed no had washing signs on any hand wash sink. **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rancho Okeechobee West last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rancho Okeechobee West on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rancho Okeechobee West?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rancho Okeechobee West.

How does Rancho Okeechobee West compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Rancho Okeechobee West most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Rancho Okeechobee West's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rancho Okeechobee West have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rancho Okeechobee West 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.

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