LOS RANCHOS RESTAURANT AT THE FALLS
8888 SW 136 ST SP373, Miami FL 33176 · 305.229.7002
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 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 →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020057324 | Nov 5, 2020 | Feb 26, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked gallo pinto rice (63F - Cold Holding), as per operator food was prepared 24 before the inspection.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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Standing Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice not covered in walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation ( cooking line)
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Dec 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee primed machine for final concentration Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/2025.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. At dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted at ice machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at cook line. Operator removed towel.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn gel stored inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed gel.
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. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine - 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer for final concentration Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee yogurt stored inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed yogurt.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed plantains stored underneath soap dispenser at hand sink located on cook line. Operator removed plantains.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plantains thawing at room temperature at cook line. Operator moved plantains to reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at bar area. Operator labeled sugar.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed red beans (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator was made previous day.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed red beans (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator was made previous day.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler across from grill
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between liquor bottle shelf and prep table at bar area. Operator removed knives
Dec 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in the lobby a service station with a soda machine, ice station with employees scooping ice, pitchers with water
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. Observed certification under Gloria Carolina Barahona expired on 08/26/24,
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Glass Reach in cooler fan cover soiled
No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in the lobby a service station with a soda machine, ice station with employees scooping ice, pitchers with water
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. Observed certification under Gloria Carolina Barahona expired on 08/26/24,
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in the kitchen area two fly sticky tape hanging over the cook line. Manager removed the fly sticky tape.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach cooler gasket soiled.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.
Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, and dust.
Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the dishwasher machine.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and back area ceiling vent soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep cooler shelves
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishwasher area.
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and back area ceiling vent soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind grill, fryers with heavy soiled.
In-use tongs stored hanging on equipment. Observed tongs hanging on fire suppression systems. Chef removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled, underneath flat grill, charbroiled grill with heavy soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep cooler shelves
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishwasher area.
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.