Tu Ranchito
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
74
Score
Tu Ranchito appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Hialeah restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with white substance next to 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with juice residue behind front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave soiled with milk. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with grease .
23-03-4
74
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not lagged behind front counter. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside men's bathroom. Managed provided during inspection.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer behind front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing on top dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residue inside reach in cooler behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
58
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plant food being stored inside supermarkets bags inside reach in freezer behind front counter. Manager removed product from bags and placed them in clear ones. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on top preparation table across from oven . Manager removed to 3 compartment sink and replaced it with a clean one. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils inside plastic container not inverted behind front counter. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop being stored inside mop bucket next to men bathroom. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to store raw chicken at front counter freezer.
14-31-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on top of dry storage area room.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled with water marks on top front counter, Also observed at ladies bathroom.
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front part of the oven soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee discarded bottle water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu offering fish ceviche without proper description. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Instructed employee during inspection. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed supermarket bags being used to hold frozen beef inside reach in freezer located in the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top cheese, in reach in cooler next to dry storage.Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (55F - Cold Holding) sour cream (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee since yesterday. Employee discarded food at the time inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed black beans (50F - Cold Holding)) sour cream (57F - Cold Holding) cooked chorizo (55F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee since yesterday. Employee discarded food at the time inspection. Also observed raw steak (58F - Cold Holding)inside 3 compartment sink as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu offering fish ceviche without proper description. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork being stored without date marking inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. As per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled containing all purpose cleaner next to 3 sink compartment. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes no inverted on top on steam table . Operator inverted plates during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler at front counter. Manager cleaned interior of the reach in cooler during inspection **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink . Employee removed product during inspection. Also observed raw steak (58F - Cold Holding) inside 3 compartment sink as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed salt container not labeled being used in the kitchen. Also flour container without a label inside the storage room. Operator labeled product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
27
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef stored over container with sliced ham inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Cook stored raw beef container in bottom shelf under sliced ham. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen raw shrimp stored on thank you bags. Cook removed bags and stored Rae shrimp on food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee provided hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with cooked beef, sliced ham cooked shrimp, according to cook prepared the day before no date labeled. Cook labeled food containers with dates of preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed on hallway by women bathroom
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed any slicer at kitchen light burned out.
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen light tubes no shielded.
38-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed At drying rack. Employee removed old labels from containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
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Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 4 merengues from Unapproved source selling to customers at the time of the inspection. Operator removed merengues at the time of the inspection.
01A-05-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 4 merengues from Unapproved source selling to customers at the time of the inspection. Operator removed merengues at the time of the inspection.
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at the front counter next to coffee machine.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach spray bottle not labeled with common name in kitchen area. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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 form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Manager restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in kitchen area next to flat grill.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Parmesan cheese container not labeled with common name in kitchen area. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed white bin broken lid in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
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. Observed home made cakes not labeled at the front counter ready to grab and go. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
27
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tu Ranchito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tu Ranchito on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tu Ranchito?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tu Ranchito.
How does Tu Ranchito compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Tu Ranchito most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Tu Ranchito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tu Ranchito have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tu 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 Tu Ranchito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tu Ranchito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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