PAL RANCHO
5637 CORAL RIDGE DR, Coral Springs FL 33076 · 954.340.4611
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At front entrance to kitchen - observed approximately 3 small flying insects landing on large white storage container of flour.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025030704 | Feb 26, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $160 |
| 2--2025040578 | Apr 28, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in everkool 2 door reach in chicken soup (51F - Cooling) per employee prepared yesterday and stored in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked pork in lower flip top cooler on cook line, employee stored correctly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in lower flip top cooler a flat of shell eggs stored with 3 cracked eggs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in everkool 2 door reach in chicken soup (51F - Cooling) per employee prepared yesterday and stored in cooler over night.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in everkool 2 door reach in Observed chicken soup (51F - Cooling)in deep covered pot per employee prepared yesterday and stored in cooler over night.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located at the bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed pot of pork 135F stored in contact with kitchen floor. Employee placed back on stove.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed middle door of reach in freezer in front of cook line has exposed insulation.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple sheet pans not covered in 3 door reach in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops wet nesting on mop bucket.
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured at bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front of cook line.
Oct 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects coming from floor drain and landing on handwashing sink plumbing in secondary empanada prep kitchen. Kitchen are not in use at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above buckets of ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in walk in cooler.
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. hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (56F - Cold Holding); tomato salsa (51F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding) held at everkool reach in cooler near bakery prep area. Per employee, items were not prepared or portioned today and held in cooler for more than 4 hours overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (56F - Cold Holding); tomato salsa (51F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding) held at everkool reach in cooler near bakery prep area. Per employee, items were not prepared or portioned today and held in cooler for more than 4 hours overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef empanada (115F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (115F - Hot Holding); cooked sausage (115F - Hot Holding) held at front counter hot holding unit for less than 2 hours. Employee increased temperature on unit and began reheating to 165F.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured at bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front of cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door near bakery prep area blocked by boxes and equipment.
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Chicken soup (51F - Cooling) stored in large metal pot in reach in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 packages of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in cook line reach in cooler.
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. Chicken soup (51F - Cooling) stored in large metal pot in reach in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight. Operator discarded.
3 packages of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in cook line reach in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
Drain cover(s) missing throughout kitchen, triple sink, and secondary kitchen areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on top of bakery area prep table. Operator removed.
Apr 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Women's bathroom behind bakery area removed and replaced with bakery prep area. Employee stated remodel occurred 3-4 months ago.
Feb 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink removed from secondary kitchen. Area replaced by large stand mixer.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Women's bathroom behind bakery area removed and replaced with bakery prep area. Employee stated remodel occurred 3-4 months ago.
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink removed from secondary kitchen. Area replaced by large stand mixer.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Women's bathroom behind bakery area removed and replaced with bakery prep area. Employee stated remodel occurred 3-4 months ago.
Multiple wet wiping clothes in wait station not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed avocados stored over ready to eat tortillas in walk in cooler.
Path to marked exit left of main kitchen cook line blocked by multiple food racks. For reporting purposes only.
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At the hand sink next to the triple sink, a drain line from the ceiling drains into the sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On shelves of everkool reach in cooler
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 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. In the kitchen reach in cooler, Everkool Double Door-; rice (57F - Cooling); beans (73F - Cooling); beef ribs (50F - Cooling). The items were prepared yesterday and cooling overnight. The items were discarded. See stop sale.
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. In the kitchen reach in cooler, Everkool Double Door-; rice (57F - Cooling); beans (73F - Cooling); beef ribs (50F - Cooling). The items were prepared yesterday and cooling overnight. The items were discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the bar/coffee area, milk (45F - Cold Holding). The milk was stored out of refrigerator for less than 1 hour. The milk was returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At the hand sink next to the triple sink, a drain line from the ceiling drains into the sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On everkool cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On shelves of everkool reach in cooler
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At front entrance to kitchen - observed approximately 3 small flying insects landing on large white storage container of flour.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler by cookline - raw ground beef stored over raw pork- operator moved beef to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter hot box- Chicken empanada 103-106F hot holding, beef empanada 103-106F hot holding,cheese empanada 103-106F hot holding, papa rellena 103-106F hot holding,- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator placed in oven to reheat to 165F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At prep area counter by dishmachine- Cooked Rice pudding 90-93F at 11:30 to 80-84F at 12:10 ( cooling since 10:30)- food left out to cool at room temperature- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 70F within 2 hours- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by reach in freezer and ladder near cookline area- operator moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by hostess station - bucket with cups inside- operator removed.
When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Red snapper on menu- served yellow tail snapper.
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.