EL RANCHO DE SARASOTA
3572 17 ST, Sarasota FL 34235 · 9414007110
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from the commercial packaging stored over cooked beef in the stand up reach in freezer next to the cook line. Employee placed the chicken below the beef.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat commercially processed plantains in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Employee removed the fish.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on the hose Bibb outside the back exit of the kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink next to dish machine. Employee placed soap at the hand wash sink.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged cooked rice thawing at room temperature on preparation table next to the cook line. Employee placed the rice in a reach in cooler.
Feb 4, 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
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the front counter and cook line areas. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sinks.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water on the cook line. Cher removed the scoop and container to be sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on the walk in cooler and all reach in coolers in the kitchen soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers on in the walk in cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of acetone stored next to single serving pans in the dry storage area. Employee removed the acetone.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Victor Ganajam 7/27/20 no other CFM for the establishment.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cooking pans stored next to on a shelf next pieces of broken glass next to the cook line. Employee removed all the pans, checked for glass and ran them through the dishwasher. Employee removed all broken glass from the shelf and thoroughly cleaned the shelf. Inspected surrounding area for broken glass, no glass found.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under the preparation tables next to the cook line rushed.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Clean dish storage rack lined with ripped foil. Employee removed the foil.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp and fish ceviche not identified on the menu as a raw animal food.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice buildup in the reach in freezer next to the cook line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut peppers before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut peppers.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked pasta stored in the walk in cooler with a date of 7/22. Employee discarded the pasta.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. The employee properly washed their hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from its original packaging stored over raw beef removed from its original packaging in the reach in freezer next to the cook line. Employee placed the chicken below the beef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta stored in the walk in cooler with a date of 7/22. Employee discarded the pasta.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Employee touched their face then clean utensils without washing hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located outside, back of the kitchen.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hand in the three compartment sink. The employee properly washed their hands
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles of scoops stored in the rice, flour and corn in containers, dry storage area. Manager removed the scoops.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed potatoes in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the chicken below the potatoes.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored stored next to clean dishes on a rack in the kitchen. Employee removed the spray bottles.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting boards stored in the hand washing sink across from the cook line. Operator removed the cutting boards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed there hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the fish.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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 handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean pans and strainer stored next to the hand washing sink next to the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Owner removed the items.
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.