Taqueria El Ranchito
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria El Ranchito has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal foods not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Taqueria El Ranchito's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw chicken stored over raw fish, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. As evident by written over date change
53B-11-4
78
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At glass door reach in cooler, raw beef stored over unwashed cucumbers, tomatoes. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At flip top cooler, cutting board visibly soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine, ice scoop handle in ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At reach in cooler, cup with no handles used to dispense juice from container. Operator discarded juice.
14-01-5
70
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
90
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
39
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler- raw shell eggs 78-82F- operator states eggs out for 30 minutes- food not prepared or portioned today- operator placed eggs in reach in freezer to quick chill to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: At flip top cooler- raw shell eggs 67-74F- operator states eggs out for 30 minutes - per operator food not prepared or portioned today- operator placed eggs in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in its original packaging over raw fish and raw chicken not in its original pacover raw beef in reach in freezer by three compartment sink- operator stored chicken properly. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Raw chicken not in its original packaging over raw pork in reach in freezer by three compartment sink- operator stored chicken properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
74
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler- Tomatoes- at 55-56F at 2:30 to 55-56F at 3:30( cooling since 12:00), Lettuce - at 55-56F at 2:30 to 55-56F at 3:30( cooling since 12:00)- cooler ambient thermometer at 50F- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining 30 minutes of cooling process- operator placed food in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler- raw shell eggs 78-82F- operator states eggs out for 30 minutes- food not prepared or portioned today- operator placed eggs in reach in freezer to quick chill to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in its original packaging over raw fish and raw chicken not in its original pacover raw beef in reach in freezer by three compartment sink- operator stored chicken properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not in original packaging over French fries in reach in freezer - operator stored beef properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Nonfood grade plastic To-Go bag used to store chicken in reach in freezer- operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At flip top cooler-rice 55-56F at 2:30 to 55-56Fat 2:30 ( cooling since 12:00), beans 55-60F at 2:30 to 55-60F at 3:30 (cooling since 12:00)- cooler ambient thermometer at 50F- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining 30 minutes of the cooling process- operator placed food in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in kitchen- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee pasta not separated from restaurant food in reach in cooler- operator removed pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted at utensil storage area at three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cieling tiles in disrepair at dry storage.
36-32-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in Mens bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple open water bottles in drink coolers at front counter - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pay of corn flour stored on flour- operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Ranchito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Ranchito on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Ranchito?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Ranchito.
How does Taqueria El Ranchito compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Taqueria El Ranchito most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Taqueria El Ranchito's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Ranchito have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Ranchito means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taqueria El Ranchito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Ranchito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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