RANCHERO CAFE & RESTAURANT
344 N RIDGEWOOD DR · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag used and in direct contact with cooked rice. Employee removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over mayonnaise in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board and tongs stored in the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the items to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine and sanitizer buckets.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Owner stated the plumber had been notified.
Basic 7
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in the kitchen next to the cook line.
16-04-4Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items on the dishwasher.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dry storage shelves in the kitchen and front counter area soiled.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers in the kitchen soiled.
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Thought out the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.