RANCHO VIEJO
19120 SW 177TH AVE, Miami FL 33187 · 786-339-2638
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed no running water at time of inspection. Operator fixed water.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kits. Operator provided chemical test kit at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels at time of inspection.
No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no running water at the triple sink at time of inspection. Operator fixed water at time of inspection.
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No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 16585 SW 177 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 16585 SW 177 AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 23601 SW 177 AVE, Homestead — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 23601 SW 177 AVE, Homestead — this licence has since moved.
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed MFDV operating without a license, previous owner sold MFVD and request OB.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (125F - Hot Holding); rice and beans (128F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands on 3 compartment sink.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored on HWS.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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/. Observed operator is using a bbq stored outside of the MFDV.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked, as per employee from previous day.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 23601 SW 177 AVE, Homestead — this licence has since moved.
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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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 23601 SW 177 AVE, Homestead — this licence has since moved.
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Establishment has no potable running water at time of inspection. MFDV is not open at time of inspection and plans to connect to municipal water supply before operating.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw shell eggs stored over or with unwashed produce in stand up reach in cooler
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.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in standing water.
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