EL NUEVO RANCHITO
7335 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill FL 34606 · 352-688-4005
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touch head to put on the hat and started food preparation before washing hands. The employee stop and washed his hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener is soiled. The operator cleaned the can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A cart in front of the hand wash sink. The operator moved the cart.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tank in the kitchen not secured.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. The employee put on a hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs.
Utensils in poor condition. 2 spatula. The operator discarded the 2 spatula.
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat lemons and raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat taco shells in reach-in cooler to the left of the handwash sink in the rear of the kitchen. Operator moved and stored correctly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary solution. Discussed with operator.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Food-contact surface soiled: The can opener is soiled with food debris, and the interiors of both microwaves have food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener and both microwaves.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Test strips are expired.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust in front of the dining area near the cash register.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach was found under the three-compartment sink. The operator swept it up and sanitized the area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. There are several wet nesting cups by the soda machine area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. The operator printed out the last inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface (hood filters) soiled with grease.
The shelves of the reach-in refrigerator in the back left of the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nancy
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked tamales in reach-in cooler to the left of the handwash sink. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 spray bottles on storage rack to the left of the three compartment sink being stored next to food. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on premises in hot water heater tray and in mop sink. Employee removed, disposed, cleaned, and sanitized area.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked chiles rellenos and tortillas in reach-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured to the right of the soda dispensing machine in the wait station area.
Water leaking from pipe underneath handwash sink in rear of kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.