EL RANCHO COCINA MEXICANA
70 N KENANSVILLE RD, Kenansville FL 34739 · 407-914-4907
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp cold holding at 48f. Advised rapid chill to 41f or colder.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil next to steam table Water bottle cases at bar
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen handwashing sink next to three compartment sink
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw burger patties inside of grocery bag in reach in freezer in storage room at end of kitchen
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes inside kitchen handwashing sink Server trays on top of handwashing sink in server area near bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in reach in cooler in storage room at end of kitchen cooked 2 days prior per operator but not date marked
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom
Food stored on floor. Container of sugar under bar handwashing sink
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 in between counter of prep table and make table on cookline
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One on oven handle on cookline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen handwashing sink Emailed operator handwashing sign
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at bar
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired April 1st 2025 displayed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several items in refrigerator by chip warmer
Food stored on floor. Container of sugar under handwashing sink at bar
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Toward bottom of wall near back door in kitchen
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at hand washing sink at bar
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Various plastic t shirt bags in use.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working when inspector arrived.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in reach in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and Women's restrooms.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Facility has new seating area in back area making seating totals with outdoor seating from 20 to 55. Operator may remove additional seats or obtain approval from the fire and sewer system AHJ to increase seating. Provide the Seating Change Evaluation form.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spanish rice hot holding at 113-115, advised rapid reheat to 165f or hotter to hold.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp cold holding at 48f. Advised rapid chill to 41f or colder.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. One bottle opened today, one unknown.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Advised rapidly cool shrimp in freezer on flat pan. They did not move it to cold unit. Shrimp at 48f.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in handwash sink basin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Advised to print out license and post with Alcohol license in a conspicuous spot in restaurant.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
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.