TU RANCHITO
3300 E 4 AVE #2, Hialeah FL 33013 · 786.399.3083
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked black beans on top of raw pork ribs inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled behind front counter. Manager labeled during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with white substance next to 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave soiled with milk. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with juice residue behind front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not lagged behind front counter. Manager labeled during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside men's bathroom. Managed provided during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in dining area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer behind front counter.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing on top dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residue inside reach in cooler behind front counter.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plant food being stored inside supermarkets bags inside reach in freezer behind front counter. Manager removed product from bags and placed them in clear ones.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on top preparation table across from oven. Manager removed to 3 compartment sink and replaced it with a clean one.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils inside plastic container not inverted behind front counter. Manager inverted during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop being stored inside mop bucket next to men bathroom. Manager removed and stored properly.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to store raw chicken at front counter freezer.
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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on top of dry storage area room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled with water marks on top front counter, Also observed at ladies bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front part of the oven soiled with food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee discarded bottle water.
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu offering fish ceviche without proper description.
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Instructed employee during inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed supermarket bags being used to hold frozen beef inside reach in freezer located in the kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top cheese, in reach in cooler next to dry storage.Employee stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (55F - Cold Holding) sour cream (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee since yesterday. Employee discarded food at the time inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed black beans (50F - Cold Holding)) sour cream (57F - Cold Holding) cooked chorizo (55F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee since yesterday. Employee discarded food at the time inspection. Also observed raw steak (58F - Cold Holding)inside 3 compartment sink as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu offering fish ceviche without proper description.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork being stored without date marking inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. As per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated product during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled containing all purpose cleaner next to 3 sink compartment.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes no inverted on top on steam table. Operator inverted plates during inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler at front counter. Manager cleaned interior of the reach in cooler during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink. Employee removed product during inspection. Also observed raw steak (58F - Cold Holding) inside 3 compartment sink as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed salt container not labeled being used in the kitchen. Also flour container without a label inside the storage room. Operator labeled product.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen raw shrimp stored on thank you bags. Cook removed bags and stored Rae shrimp on food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef stored over container with sliced ham inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Cook stored raw beef container in bottom shelf under sliced ham.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee provided hand soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with cooked beef, sliced ham cooked shrimp, according to cook prepared the day before no date labeled. Cook labeled food containers with dates of preparation.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed on hallway by women bathroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Light not functioning. Observed any slicer at kitchen light burned out.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen light tubes no shielded.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed At drying rack. Employee removed old labels from containers.
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