The Ranch
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited The Ranch six times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The Ranch's latest score of 67 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kati Kaisling, issue date; 10/01/20; expired on 10/01/25. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin and ice machine at bar area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor at bar area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
67
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with chair at prep area. Operator removed chair. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at back of the kitchen and two ice bins at bar area soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in the women's bathroom. Bathrooms used for both genders.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple water cases stored on floor at bar area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
52
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in kitchen. Operator replaced batteries, soap dispenses. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bull bar ice machine at entrance to establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed attached hood vent above conveyor oven with accumulation of dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
78
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. All employee training expired in February 2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in kitchen. Operator replaced batteries, soap dispenses. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bull bar ice machine at entrance to establishment. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas of kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed attached hood vent above conveyor oven with accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
70
Feb 9, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed shredded cheese and cooked beef chili has no date mark on it after 24 hours.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to ice machines used to store chemical in it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Observed no proof provided for employee health reporting agreement for each employee. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed two ice machines by exit close to kitchen door have mold like substances.
22-20-5
Basic - At kitchen by serving window floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls at kitchen top of freezer not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of pizza maker accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed beer buckets stored on floors.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen reach-in cooler has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in kitchen single-service articles not stored inverted. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
47
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can in women's employee restroom
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No hand washing sign in women's bathroom used by employees.
31B-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Ranch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Ranch on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Ranch?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Ranch.
How does The Ranch compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
The Ranch most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has The Ranch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Ranch have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Ranch 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 The Ranch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Ranch is inspected around two times per year on average.
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