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RANCHO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

307 SW PINCKNEY ST, Madison FL 32340 · 229.425.3367

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5000161
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 49, rice 48. Less than 4 hours per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by prep table, table moved during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade lubricant in use on food-contact surfaces. WD 40 on slicer. WD 40 removed.
High priority/41-26-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by rolling pot stand. Moved during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Basic/06-09-1
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on prep table. Bottle removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser blocked by pots. Pots removed.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 55°F, Cut lettuce 57°F, on line Less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's room.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room.
Basic/32-04-4
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef base shrimp 46°F, beef 47°F, chicken 47°F, Iced during inspection, beef reach in 48°F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No hot running water at hand sink.
Intermediate/27-06-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic/14-74-7
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 49, rice 48. Less than 4 hours per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Aleve on shelf in dish area.
High priority/41-07-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over flour tortillas. Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Did not know cooling parameters. Provided cooling chart.
Intermediate/53A-10-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by counter.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4

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