MEXYGO RANCH
12855 N KENDALL DR, Miami FL 33186 · 305 382 9598
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed with a non seating license, but operator with 4 tables and 12 seats in lobby area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors in bathroom in kitchen and front area not completely self-closing.
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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/ Observed Expired November 2025 manager certificates for Jose J. Paredes, Mayra A. Camacaro, Brenda Urbaneja, Genesis Ortiz
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by plastic cart and garbage cans to the right of cook line. Operator removed cart and garbage from hand washing sink area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors in bathroom in kitchen and front area not completely self-closing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on preparation table. Employee discarded bottle.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed sanitizer bucket establishment using soap and quaternary sanitizer in rinse step of the three compartment sink. Operator was coached on proper procedure.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottles in reach in cooler to the right of kitchen entrance. Operator remove drink from reach in cooler.
Outer openings not protected during operation. Kitchen exit door was open during time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service containers not properly inverted across from cook line. Operator inverted containers during time of inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf below food preparation table.
Sep 18, 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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Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the sanitizer solution in the middle sink at three compartment sink. Operator was instructed with the correct order to use the triple sink, employee began to correct order.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed with a non seating license, but operator with 4 tables and 12 seats in lobby area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoops in closed flip top cooler in containers of rice, cooked chicken and pick de gallo.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container without handle inside of the chicken broth at walk-in cooler. Plastic container was removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one carbon dioxide tank not secured at storage room.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots not stored inverted at shelves cook line.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels in contact with cut pepper at walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the sanitizer solution in the middle sink at three compartment sink. Operator was instructed with the correct order to use the 3CS. Employee started to moved the sanitizer to the third sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor at walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the cooked chicken at reach in cooler. Manager removed the utensil.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service stored not inverted at shelf preparation area. Operator inverted the single service container.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a boxes with unwashed vegetables stored over diced tomatoes and cut onions at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that unwashed vegetables can not be stored over ready to eat food.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary < 100 ppm) at preparation area. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to three compartment sink to change the sanitizer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed the sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved the Sanitizer bucket to a shelf.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,prep,ware washing areas.
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the pico de gallo located in the low boy reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers stored on shelves opposite cookline.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,prep,ware washing areas.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris..
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the unisex bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with raw pork stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the reach in freezer opposite ware washing area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the diced grilled chicken located in the prep reach in cooler,opposite cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep reach in cooler opposite cookline, drawer unit below cookline.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and ware washing 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.