RANCHO NANDO STEAK HOUSE
5200 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 7868531721
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 31 MAR 25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022049081 | Sep 27, 2022 | May 2, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2015023065 | May 7, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | $400 |
| 2--2015023125 | May 16, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | $800 |
| 2--2015025192 | May 26, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | $400 |
| 2--2015020687 | May 1, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked beans stored in walk in cooler. As per operator, beans cooked on 01/12/2026.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine.
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Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with sauce and beans stored in talk in cooler. Items were prepared on 01/12/2026.
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked beans stored in walk in cooler. As per operator, beans cooked on 01/12/2026.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training certification expired on 10/10/2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Note: Operator renewed her license during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at cook line.
Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with beans stored on dry storage floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored in container with coleslaw.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Amana microwave.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with sauce and beans stored in talk in cooler. Items were prepared on 01/12/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator taking off his gloves after washing dirty dishes. The same operator puts his bare hands on his mouth, to then don new single use gloves with no hand wash. Operator then switched tasks to prepare a Togo order and dice tomatoes
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand wash sink inside employee bathroom or kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer. Operator found and located thermometer near end of inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash soap in employee bathroom or handwash sink in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside bulk containers of dry non TCS foods,
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen, observed ceiling vent with a build up of dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket next to ice machine not inverted or protected from the ceiling
Food stored on floor. Inside both walk in freezer and walk in cooler, containers of food left on the floor
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar ice scoop handle buried in ice.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with large commercial mixer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At salad bar flip top, observed tongs submerged in container of lettuce and water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris at kitchen cook line
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizer buckets with rags inside, filled with murky grey water and food debris, in triple sink area
Stored food not covered. 1)Observed bucket of chimichurri next to reach in freezer no lid or protective cover. As per operator chimichurri is not currently needed. 2)Observed raw chicken in 2 door lowboy cooler stored uncovered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In bulk container next to ice machine and 2 door freezer (reach in), 2 bulk containers of food labeled Flour and Sugar, containing different non TCS foods. Beans and corn.
Mar 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented Nacho cheese cans
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 31 MAR 25
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (45F - Cold Holding), walk in cooler. As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today and in unit less than 4hrs. Observed walk in cooler door left open upon arrival. Operator placed in walk in freezer for quick chill
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in employee bathroom or dessert counter
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink inside the following areas: 1)kitchen 2)employee bathroom 3)behind dessert counter
Food stored on floor. Cans of food stored on the floor behind bar
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting on a dirty surface. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. 1)In walk in cooler buckets of sauce not stored with a cover 2)In salad flip top cooked shrimp not stored with a proper cover
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink near stove no paper towels. Operator placed paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to stove area. Operator placed soap
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer two buckets of frijoles stored indirect contact with floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 1)Kitchen flip top in kitchen area next to 2 door glass front reach in freezer. Build up of standing water 2) 2 door glass front cooler containing beverages.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, in bakery/prep area, soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash station in grill/smoker room.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash station in grill/smoker room.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of flour and bread crumbs, observed bowl used as scoop. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Food stored on floor. In bar area, several cans of fruit cocktail in direct contact with floor. Operator removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar area, ice bin. Ice scoop handle buried in ice. Operator removed and placed in bin
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In bakery/prep area, ice scoop in direct contact with ice machine, no container. Operator removed and placed in container.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. licensed expired 12/1/23. Operator paid during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemon cream sauce 67F - observed at no temperature control. Per cook under no temperature control under 4 hours. Foods not prepared today. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Review reporting procedures.
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/ 2 server and 2 cooks working at time of inspection. No CFM. Manager arrived during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. TCS Desserts- prepared on 2/10 not date marked. Operator date marked.
3 Light shield damaged/in disrepair in kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense corn starch. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. For bottles of oil and vinegar in kitchen. Operator labeled.
damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
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.