RANCHERITOS DE BOCA
8903 GLADES RD UNIT A10, Boca Raton FL 33434 · 954.226.2925
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.12/01/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016000547 | Dec 4, 2015 | Jan 26, 2016 | $720 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25 License expired more than 60 days. License paid on online account, verified by uploaded and getting details which showed license paid in full.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw beef over cut bananas in reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook moved bananas
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork; (55F - Cold Holding) left on counter during breakfast rush,. Cook returned to reach in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen by the dishwasher
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals not labeled in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer seen in unit
Stored food not covered. Cut bananas raw fish raw beef soups not covered in reach in cooler in the kitchen
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook moved chicken.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
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. Spray bottles in kitchen with chemicals not labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of coffee on the prep table. Cook moved cup of coffee
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on the floor in back prep area
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Did not see any ambient air thermometer in reach in coolers in kitchen
Stored food not covered. All food in reach in cooler in kitchen not covered.
Jun 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags being used to store food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw fish over cut lettuce and cooked soup. Cook moved items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door cooler on cook line at sausage (47F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding), cook moved items to working cooler.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer read 140° when tested.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
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. Form
Equipment in poor repair. Two door cooler on cook line when you open door it falls to the ground
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using thank you bags as a storage bag.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired less than 60 days Payment Confirmation 246049745
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in tall two door-cooler in kitchen. Chef moved chicken to bottom shelf
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. Form emailed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop raw rice from rice containers. Manager removed bowls
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Big hole in ceiling panel when pipes go into ceiling in kitchen by the hood system
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.ceiling panels by hood are stained or dirty with grease
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at handwashing station in kitchens. Mana posted a wash hands sign
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top shelf on cook line not inverted. Chef inverted Togo containers
Jan 22, 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled degreaser.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocado cut with sticker still in peel.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar.
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves then cracked raw shelled eggs. Touched clean utensils and a to-go plate without washing hands. Then changed gloves without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer raw portioned chicken stored over ready to eat plantains.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table in kitchen cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding at room temperature) steak (67F - Cold Holding at room temperature). As per operator, items were taken out of refrigeration approximately 1 hour. Items were not prepped or portioned today.Operator placed both items in reach in cooler for quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink behind grill in kitchen. Operator replaced and filled with paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator did not have probe thermometer when calibrating thermometer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using Time as a Public Health Control. Establishment is writing times for empanadas, however does not have written procedures; procedures were sent to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled degreaser.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned pot stored on floor, additionally observed upright pots on top of oven. Operator properly stored.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pocket book on top of food serving rack, used for food storage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed multiple spots throughout the establishment where floors are soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocado cut with sticker still in peel.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen method for cooked rice, and holding in freezer for more than 48 hours. Establishment does not have an approved HACCP.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple walls throughout establishment soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.12/01/2024
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. Provided operator with procedures.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Provided operator with form
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen oven- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Front counter display cooler- observed employee beverage in cooler. Employee removed beverage.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen prep table at reach in cooler- observed service spoon being stored in container with food contact surface up. Operator stored utensils properly.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in the ceiling in the kitchen, where the pipes go into the ceiling
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.