Tortilleria La Rancherita
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Tortilleria La Rancherita seven times, with records going back to 2022. Tortilleria La Rancherita was last inspected on Nov 13, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Bonita Springs average 80, so Tortilleria La Rancherita trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw eggs stored directly above bottled beer in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Provided operator with proper materials. Read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks in kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen by prep area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile cracked with hole and has water damage above triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table by grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roach on premises in back prep area by exit door.
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls throughout the back of house had peeling pant and damaged plaster. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
45
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol stored in a basket on the prep table next to the three-compartment sink.
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 20 ox. can of pinto beans was severely dented at the top lip. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Two chubs of raw chorizo sausage and a package of one dozen raw shell eggs were stored directly over canned and bottled drinks in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage hierarchy for food safety. Provided storage handouts to Operator. ** Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of Sterno were stored on the dry storage shelving directly on top of food bags.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Four unlabeled spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled and stored on top of tortilla machine and one next to the Horchata bubbler machine. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to the three-compartment sink blocked by a stool and tortilla chips. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the three-compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the hallway between the main kitchen and the walk-in cooler.
31B-05-4
Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Personal sweater was stored on top of tortellia packaging
40-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal keys and a personal drink were stored on the white prep board across from the hot holding table.
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls throughout the back of the house had peeling paint and chipped and damaged plaster.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop was stored on top of the ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located in the dining room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a box cutter stored with silverware on the hot line.
42-03-5
Basic - Tubs of green sauce in 5-gallon buckets were stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage with holes over the three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
21
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw eggs stored directly above bottled beer in the walk-in cooler.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in the dish area blocked by a tub of tortilla chips.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, located next to drink bubblers at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in breading under the microwave.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole observed in the ceiling in the back food prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks, specifically the back storage area hand sink and the sink near the pass bar.
31B-02-4
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw beef stored over box of unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator switched raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored on top of tortilla making machine. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6 lb can of jalapenos. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sweat shirt stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed sweatshirt. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31B-02-4
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of broth stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense onions.
14-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
33
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No receipt or label on honey for sale in front market area. Operator states they purchased the honey from a farmer's market.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked whole chickens (113F - Hot Holding) in front warming case for30 minutes per operator. Operator turned up the temperature of the case for proper reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator is using chlorine sanitizer, has only quaternary sanitizer test kit.
16-32-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In front market area, bags of snacks including peanuts per operator packaged onsite, no label. In reach-in cooler in front market area, raw sausage per operator packaged onsite no label, also cheese packaged onsite missing date packaged. This is a repeat violation from 10/24/2022. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
58
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2022-10-25: Time extension given to allow operator time to train employees. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: No proof of training at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tortilleria La Rancherita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tortilleria La Rancherita on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tortilleria La Rancherita?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tortilleria La Rancherita.
How does Tortilleria La Rancherita compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Tortilleria La Rancherita most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Tortilleria La Rancherita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tortilleria La Rancherita have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tortilleria La Rancherita 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 Tortilleria La Rancherita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tortilleria La Rancherita is inspected around two times per year on average.
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