Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. observed in reach and cooler in main kitchen area raw beef overcooked pork. Educated person in charge on safe, refrigerator storage and emailed the handout. The person in charge removed raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in upright reach in freezer cooked pork, not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on February 18, 2026 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed in main kitchen area door handles on upright reach in freezer.Person in charge cleaned handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. observed in dry storage room, Styrofoam food containers stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler pinto beans (47F - Cooling).Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 8/11/25.educated Person in charge on cooling procedures.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed in reach in cooler pinto beans (47F - Cooling).Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 8/11/25.educated Person in charge on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed in reach in cooler cooked pork not date marked . Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/10/25 and date marked accordingly.. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
61
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all food product was placed in reach in cooler on 2/11/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all food product was placed in reach in cooler on 2/11/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored in reach in cooler.Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Basic - Bottle beverage stored on floor in main kitchen area and dry storage.Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. served food containers wet nesting in main kitchen area. Person in charge separated to air dry.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
52
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area raw shell eggs over cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers wet nesting in main kitchen area. Person in charge separated to air dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in south kitchen raw shell Eggs over flour Tortillas. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed the raw Shell Eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in South kitchen Enchilada sauce date marked 2/11/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in South kitchen Enchilada sauce date marked 2/11/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in South kitchen Reach in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (68F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they were placed in Reach in cooler on 2/18/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Beans.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in South kitchen Reach in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (68F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they were placed in Reach in cooler on 2/18/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Beans.
03D-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main kitchen area food storage pans wet nesting on rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in south kitchen over Grill and Fryer hood Filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in dry storage room single service cup stored on floor. Person in charge stated no delivery's today and removed cups from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
41
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in South kitchen area above grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in South kitchen soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in South kitchen area employee washed sink with gloves on and rinsed gloves of in Handwashing sink. Employee grabbed beef stock from Reach in cooler and put into a pan. Stopped employee and educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed, Beef Steak (59F - Cold Holding); Beef Srock (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (64F - Cold Holding); Shell Eggs (62F - Cold Holding); Liquid Egg (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked corn on cob (60F - Cold Holding) in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area. Cooler was off and Person in charge stated that the product was in cooler from 9/27/23. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed, Beef Steak (59F - Cold Holding); Beef Srock (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (64F - Cold Holding); Shell Eggs (62F - Cold Holding); Liquid Egg (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked corn on cob (60F - Cold Holding) in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area. Cooler was off and Person in charge stated that the product was in cooler from 9/27/23. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in East kitchen Handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked with dish rack. Person in charge moved rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in South kitchen area above grill. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in South kitchen soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Emailed a copy to Person in charge
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy to Person in charge
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in South kitchen soiled with grease.
23-03-4
78
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen.
How does Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen 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 Mi Rancho - Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Mi Rancho - Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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