MI RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
710 SE AVE B UNIT 10, Carrabelle FL 32322 · 8506583338
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plate and slice lemon inside the employee hand sink in the front line area.
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. Left a copy.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, prep sink on the cook line.
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Water leaking from hot water faucet/handle,employee hand sink cook line.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Left a copy.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Employee had a baby in the kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a cup without a lid in a restricted area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red bucket and Reliance dish soap inside employee hand sink behind the bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink, by three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed bowls of sauces not protected from possible contamination doing down time.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food,inside reach in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ground beef and steak inside employee hand sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plate inside of a pot of cooked rice,on the cook line to dispense food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Food stored on floor. Bag onions and bags of salt,pinto beans and can goods on the front line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in the prep sink not under running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not identified.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled over the three compartment sink.
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.