The Original Ranch House Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
37
Score
Going back to 2022, The Original Ranch House Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so The Original Ranch House Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked raw shell eggs stored inside metal containers with others shell eggs.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located at the dry storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shell eggs on the walk in cooler floor. Also cases of fries on walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 107°F. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located across the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons container, operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, located at the front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer solution of 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: At the time of callback inspection dishwasher machine chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator is issuing the three compartment sink while waiting for technician. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, located at the front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Still observed **Time Extended**
10-20-4
70
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer solution of 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in drawer reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, located at the front line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
55
Jun 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitation solution 0 ppm, primed, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler, across the cooked line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs than touched cleaned utensils without change gloves and washed hands. Instructed operator regarding the hand wash procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cole slow (43F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (43F - Cold Holding); white rice (40F - Cold Holding); was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date market.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, located in front of 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled, shelves next to the fryers.
23-03-4
43
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Woman bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed vertical reach in cooler under disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain on hand sink located in front of three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Feb 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the cook line.
29-49-6
90
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer solutions at 0 ppm. Operator prime the chlorine during inspection, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup cooked with more than 24 hours as per operator without labeled it. Operator labeled it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
70
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Instructed operator to use three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster emailed to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Still observed **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Food Employee Reporting Agreement emailed to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Still observed **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Still observed **Time Extended**
29-20-5
64
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, cole slow salad, crab pastelon prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator without date marked it.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line from the coffee machine located at the from line.
31A-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plate, bowl not inverted at preparation line on top of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils inside hot water at 77°F, operator placed on top of the grill to reheat the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Ranch House Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Ranch House Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Ranch House Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Original Ranch House Restaurant.
How does The Original Ranch House Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
The Original Ranch House Restaurant most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has The Original Ranch House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Ranch House Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Original Ranch House Restaurant 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.
How often is The Original Ranch House Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Ranch House Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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