EL RANCHITO TIPICO OCALA
1415 NW 10 ST, Ocala FL 34475 · 603.233.6382
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 3 visits since March 2026
MAR 26
AUG 26
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Ten live roaches on wall and Pepsi crate under the triple sink.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 27 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee entered kitchen by pushing door with gloved hands then continued to prepare food without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies in kitchen.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic shoe boxes holding food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2026. Establishment is open and operating with an expired license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: Pan of raw chicken on shelf over water bottles. Case of shell eggs on shelf over cooked meat. Containers of raw chicken gizzards on shelf over cooked chicken.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Ten live roaches on wall and Pepsi crate under the triple sink.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on wall around chemical dispenser under triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: empanada (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold holding); Macaroni salad (46F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); beans (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items have been in and out of cooler all morning.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mop sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Female employee rinsed hands at triple sink without using soap then scooped food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink. Refreshed during this inspection.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor under triple sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on top of reach in chest freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of freezer. Camera on shelf over rice bag.
Equipment in poor repair. Glass over freezer in back storage area broken. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Two boards in use in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor near back door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle inside rice in bulk container. Handle removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of chest freezer soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean pans over triple sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of round containers on floor in kitchen area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomato on top of pan of desserts in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet towels in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar with no label.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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