LOS RANCHEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
11208 FRONT BEACH ROAD, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 850-249-5195
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. Observed a flan with mold like growth. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm
Hand wash sink draining on to floor on cook line. Manager placed bucket under sink to catch water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Establishment charges different charges for cash or credit card without properly disclosing the information on the menu. Menu items reflect cash price, higher prices charged for credit card payments.
Mold like substance on wall behind bar.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hand wash sink drain splashing onto surrounding floor. Operator adjusted pipe to drain properly during inspection. Employee cleaned area during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over jalapeño peppers. Operator voluntarily discarded peppers and moved beef to bottom of cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Flans made 1-26-26 not used or discarded by 1-10-26. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in bar hand wash sink. Removed during inspection.
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.
Standing water in outside drains by dumpster.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Server scooped ice with cup. Discussed with employee, employee began scooping with ice scoop.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. No ice stored between hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink at bar. Knife removed and washed at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets falling apart on fry/flattop station cooler
Floor in disrepair, soft spot by bar.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler. Operator placed label on items.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple items inside walk in freezer floor. Operator placed items correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tortillas chips inside bin. Operator placed labels on all chip bins.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. Observed a flan with mold like growth. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for assistant manager Jorge Perez.
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/. Observed 4 cooks, 3 servers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date on flans in upright 2 door cooler. Per cook, flans were made approximately 4 days ago. Flans dated at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in freezer gasket, residue/debris on exterior of bar ice bin and soda gun holster. All items cleaned during inspection.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed vent on air duct next to walk in freezer missing.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed 3 open top drinks in kitchen. Manager threw one cup away and placed other two in dish area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on top of rice bags. Manager had employee remove.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Observed second pan sitting on top of sliced tomatoes. Manager removed container and added foil barrier.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server station upright glass door cooler: milk 57F, Kitchen upright glass door cooler: raw beef 50F, chili con carne 45F, all items in units overnight per manager, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server station upright glass door cooler: milk 57F, Kitchen upright glass door cooler: raw beef 50F, chili con carne 45F, all items in units overnight per manager, see stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris on soda gun nozzle at bar. Manager had nozzle cleaned at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between bar hand wash sink and three compartment sink. Manager sent to dish for cleaning and relocating.
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.