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RANCHUELO COFFEE SHOP

12948 SW 87 TH AVE, Miami FL 33176 · (786) 274-913

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2314041
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over raw cut pork inside reach in cooler in back area. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed multiple employees changing gloves and working with food without washing hands in between.
High priority/12A-07-5
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup then continued to handle food without changing gloves and washing hands.
High priority/12A-05-4
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed oranges inside reach in cooler in storage area.
High priority/08A-04-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler in storage area. Observed raw cracked eggs stored over diced tomatoes inside flip top portion of reach in cooler at cook line.
High priority/08A-05-6
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (84F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for one hour. Observed cooked onions (112F - Hot Holding) on prep table across from cook line, as per operator for one hour. Operator took both products to be reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in storage area.
Basic/14-33-4
The state's own report →
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai over raw ham inside reach in cooler at cook line.
High priority/08A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to coffee station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked, as per operator was made 24 hours ago. Operator labeled product.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer handles soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty at cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In back area.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shredded beef stored not covered inside reach in cooler in back area.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored inside non food grade bag inside reach in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over raw cut pork inside reach in cooler in back area. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquetas (100F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (112F - Hot Holding) at hot box in front counter, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator raised heat on hot box.
High priority/03B-01-6
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer handles soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above deli slicer in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of deli slicer. Operator removed cellphone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in reach in coolers at back area
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water at prep table. Advised operator of proper thawing methods.
Basic/06-01-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind steam table in kitchen
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine out service, located at front counter.
Basic/14-11-5
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at dry storage.
Basic/14-33-4
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw fish stored in standing reach in cooler. Operator removed items and placed them correctly.
High priority/08A-17-6/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout establishment.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of pumpkin stored on the floor, located at dry storage. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator and provided handout.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located near cooking line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located near preparation area.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located near cooking line.
Basic/14-33-4
Reach-in freezer, and reach in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage, and cooking line.
Basic/22-16-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under preparation tables throughout establishment.
Basic/14-20-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several thank you bags with carrots and peppers stored inside reach in cooler in back kitchen. Operator removed them and placed them in graded bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steaks over tomatoes. Operator removed steaks and placed them the proper way.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicers machine by prep table in back kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic bottle with oil inside without label.
Intermediate/02D-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine next to juice dispenser at front counter.
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in back kitchen. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at hand washing sink leaking water.
Basic/29-08-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at prep table in back kitchen.
Basic/14-20-4

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.