MI RANCHITO
710 MAIN ST, Immokalee FL 34142 · 239.657.1766
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018034852 | Jun 4, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of diced tomatoes with rusty lid. Operator threw can away.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon above peeled bananas in the walk in freezer. Operator moved bananas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tub of waffle cones in front of hand wash sink. Operator moved cones.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket damaged on walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed beef in Larkin in freezer not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in shelves.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor cracked and partly missing on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed canned corn stored on the floor in the prep kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well on ice cream side not sufficient velocity.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.. Observed rusting on walk in freezer shelves.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed orange slime like substance on the interior of the ice machine bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn and missing on walk in freezer door.
Food stored on floor. Observed corn in a bag, opened case of beef and whole cases of fish stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved food to a minimum of 6 inches off of the floor during the inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored on the counter in water at 70F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed White dust like white substance on the produce cooler walk in fan guard.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching raw tomatoes, lettuce and cheese with bare hands. Explained to employee they need to wear gloves when touching ready to eat food, plate was discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor cracked and partly missing on the cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting on walk in freezer shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in prep kitchen around 3 compartment sink.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish in walk in cooler stored above tomatillos.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Operating removed for cleaning.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk cut meats, chicken, rice, beans and sauces prepared over 24 hours not date marked in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in rear hallway.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in freezer door and walk in refrigerator door torn.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor on cookline pitting and damaged.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust/ debris on fan guards in walk in produce cooler. Operator cleaned while inspecting.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket torn, not sealing properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in sugar in contact with sugar. Operator removed scoop.
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.