RANCH LOS MAGUEYES MEXICAN
1674 N US HWY 41, Inverness FL 34450 · 352-765-3914
Last inspected Jul 16, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
JUN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A 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. One fly flying in kitchen near cookline.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023057988 | Sep 19, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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. 0ppm, operator changed bucket and primed machine. Recheck 50ppm.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face, then touched clean utensil without hand wash. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling bucket in hand wash sink in cook line area. Discussed with operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator stocked paper towels
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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Operator removed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In dish machine area
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by back exit
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon over ready-to-eat pizza in freezer not in original hermetically sealed package. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet with a red hose attached. Discussed with operator.
Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles missing in warewashing area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back storage room area. Discussed with operator and showed sections that need to be sealed.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface, stored on grass near dumpster.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline wiped gloved hands on visibly soiled cloth, then continued to handle corn with same gloved hands. Manager had employee stop, wash hands, then put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in kitchen near cookline.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on back of building, near door. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection after splitter at mop sink. Backflow prevention device should be between splitter and red hose.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Water turned off at handwash sink in bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Foil pan stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. Employee removed pan from sink during this inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Several missing ceiling tiles in warewash area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups and plastic pans on clean dish rack near walk-in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on grass.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Hood filters over cookline soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Employee closed lid during this inspection.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored above ice cream in reach in freezer. Operator corrected shelves.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical spray bottle in ice machine room. Operator discarded.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plates in cook line area. Operator removed to be washed.
Sep 20, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Slotted tin roof material in dry storage area Floors not smooth/durable in dish machine area and dry storage area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in storage room off the kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 19, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 24 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority6 Intermediate9 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. cooked ground beef cooked on 9/18 (71F - Cooling); refried beans cooked on 9/18 (78F - Cooling); refried beans cooked on 9/18 (76F - Cooling) see stop sale. Operator states items were cooked at approximately 7pm on 9/18 and placed into deep bus tubs to cool.
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. 0ppm
Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands, wiped them on soiled towel in back pocket. Discussed with manager who had employee re-wash hands.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee in cook line area. Discussed with manager who had employee wash hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee removed gloves, rinsed hands in hand wash sink without using soap. Discussed with manager who had employee wash hands with soap.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over rice in reach in cooler at cook line.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage room off the kitchen 2 rodent droppings on top of food can in dry storage room 9 rodent droppings on floor behind door in storage room off the kitchen 4 rodent droppings on floor under racks in storage room off the kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. refried beans cooked on 9/18 (76F - Cooling); cooked ground beef (57F - Cold Holding); tamales (52F - Cold Holding); cooked onions and peppers (52F - Cold Holding); refried beans (52F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); refried beans (51F - Cold Holding); refried beans (50 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (50F - Cold Holding); cheese dip (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F. Operator states establishment received a food delivery at 9am and they had the walk in cooler door propped open. Operator states an employee turned the walk in cooler off to defrost ice on condenser unit at approximately 9am and did not turn it back on until 12pm. No temperature monitoring is being completed. Operator called for maintenance.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (98F - Hot Holding) operator removed rice from steam table and placed on stove to reheat.
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Establishment is using deep containers to cool food
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in server area has ice in it
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical spray bottle in dish machine area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk salt
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Slotted tin roof material in dry storage area Floors not smooth/durable in dish machine area and dry storage area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on dish rack
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in storage room off the kitchen
Food storage container cracked or broken. Multiple plastic pans on dry dish rack
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from fryer door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelves
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.