TORTILLERIA LA RANCHERITA

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken tiles in kitchen near garage door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed garbage bags and garbage cans on ground near garage door. Owners stated it was not picked up on their scheduled pickup days. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage bags and garbage cans on ground near garage door. Owners stated it was not picked up on their scheduled pickup days. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing near dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed multiple areas where the soffit is missing on exterior of building. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: Time Extended

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2024 license posted.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white grooved cutting board. Observed single door flip top cutting board grooved. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open can of Red Bull on tortilla machine.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exterior garage door.

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove base in restroom.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing several floor tiles throughout rear kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed trash bags on ground. Owner stated trash not picked up Monday.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash piled up at side of building. Owner stated that trash was not picked up on Monday.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed several bulbs missing shields/covers.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.observed no handwashing sign in unisex restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn seal on walk in cooler. Observed hood vent soiled.

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed garage door at side of kitchen with no screen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed missing fascia board on side and rear of building. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment, lumber and construction items at side of building. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed self closer on restroom door broken.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots stored not inverted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in unisex public restroom.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on single door flip top cooler.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler door torn.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout the kitchen missing or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed bags of flour stored in outside shed with rollup door broken. Shed door must be able to be kept closed at all times.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Gatorade stacked on the floor in outside storage shed.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture in small storage area not shielded. Shield missing in dish room.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at all three handwashing sinks in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed rear exhaust fan opening not screened to prevent vermin when not running.

Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed missing soffit board above trash area and several missing soffit boards at the rear of the building. Observed torn fascia board above exterior hood vent.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Repeat Violation

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol on shelf next to food prep table. Employee moved medicine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed bottle of zero bug spray on shelf next to food. Owner disposed of. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of glass cleaner stored on single door flip top cooler. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at rear hand sink. Owner replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several large pots not stored inverted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open employee water bottle on shelf next to food prep table. Observed open energy drink on food prep table.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on stack of fryer oil boxes.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two food handler employees with no hair restraints.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles throughout kitchen missing or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in flip top reach in.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at sink by tortilla machine and sink by rear prep kitchen.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of foam cups stored on the floor in storage shed. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment , walk in curtains and small wares outside rear of building. Repeat Violation

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed unit in rear kitchen in red zone.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed immersion blender blocking rear hand sink. Employee removed blender. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at back hand sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at back hand sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with white liquid in it.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pans stored not inverted.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water bottle in tortilla prep area. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed several torn/missing tiles in kitchen area.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment outside rear of building.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over milk. Manager moved milk. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food buildup on housing of stand mixer Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear hand sink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. Observed some employees with no form.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front hand wash sink. Manager put soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with no proof of food safety training.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open juice container. Manager coached employee. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked glass on front door of reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open juice box in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior kitchen door doesn't have self closer installed.

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed only one trash can in kitchen area. Should be more cans.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer with flour buildup.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stick mixer in hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at back hand sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at back hand sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with white liquid in it. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in kitchen not smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open cup of coffee on hand sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken glass door on single door reach in cooler.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of Fanta in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment stored outside. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Operator in process of printing and hanging sign. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed no employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Owner in process of completing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth and durable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Work in progress to repair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. December 1, 2022 license displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Owner in progress of posting. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing lite shields throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Observed most light shields replaced. Several still missing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several old pieces of equipment stored outside of building in trash area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Observed old equipment outside, owner working on having hauled off. Time Extended

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef prepared on 10/30 no date mark. Manager placed a date mark on the beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the establishment.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. All dry storage shelves rusted. Exterior of the tortillas machine rusted. Shelves under all preparation tables rusted.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the establishment.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Flooring cracked and broken though out the kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cornmeal in the kitchen and shell eggs in the walk-in cooler stored on the floor. Manager placed the items on a shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster and in the back of the establishment.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing in the preparation area and behind the tortilla machine.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several employee drinks stored in the walk-in coolers in the kitchen. Manager removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several pieces of equipment stored outside in the back of the establishment.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Thought out the kitchen.

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at side exit garage door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice and bag of pinto beans on the floor next to rear exit.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters on cook line soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of Romo anti sticking emulsion unlabeled. Operator properly labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above prep line and stove. Operator stated a service call was made to do work for ceiling. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of side exit garage door.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cookline.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 tiles missing under three compartment sink.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall located behind prep line reach in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters in kitchen.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.