LA RANCHERITA
4960 GOLDEN GATE PKWY, Naples FL 34116 · 239.825.3404
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front counter area, no hot water available
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with mop bucket.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed the bowl.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored the food containers inverted.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 3, 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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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/ expired on 10/6/25.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near back door and handwashing sink near register.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At holding cabinet, observed cooked beef (120F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (110F - Hot Holding). Per operator food has been hot holding for one hour after cooking. Operator turned up temperature setting on cabinet
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop sink blocking Hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator moved mop bucket
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. No proof of employee reporting agreement forms in place. Provided operator with form, employees began reading and signing and dating the form.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front counter area, no hot water available
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Ripped/worn tin foil used on stove.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rewashed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, and reach in refrigerator raw shell eggs being stored over cooked beef. Raw pork sausage being stored over drinks Operator rearranged products
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In food warmer near back prep area cooked chicken (129F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (131F - Hot Holding)Per Operator, items holding two hours, operator increased temperature of holding unit
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has water turned off.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Near triple sink, plastic cup with no handle being used as a scoop.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent tile near back door has accumulated dust
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in back prep area
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. Chorizo sausage, cheese, assorted snacks all available for customers self service, and have no date mark, address or ingredients on a label.
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.