Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ALEGRIA BY EL RANCHERITO

8383 NW 12 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3584144
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10805398
DBPR license2321235

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#14High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored above prep sink at cook line.

#15High Priority03G-04-5

High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed raw corvina packaged using ROP on site; not frozen during entire process and no approved variance/ HAACP plan; 5 lbs. operator tossed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw pork above ice cream in reach in freezer at kitchen entrance. Operator fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw corvina packaged using ROP on site; not frozen during entire process and no approved variance/ HAACP plan; 5 lbs. Observed under flat top raw salmon thawed in ROP packaging; 8 units. Operator threw away fish during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#18High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed vacuum machine oil stored above hand sink at kitchen entrance.

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed food manager unable to calibrate thermometer with inspector; inspector went over process with food manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on cook line where plates are kept for service. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dishes and dry food are kept. Observed on dry food storage rack. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed corvina ROP onsite with no approved variance report.

Basic 13

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed under flat top raw salmon thawed in ROP packaging; 8 units.

#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in storage area next to back kitchen exit.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer across cook line with broken door. Observed cooler no longer working next to meat slicer.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor in produce storage. Operator placed on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers in kitchen.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in ware wash area.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled.

#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple reach in coolers.

#12Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed upon kitchen entry food thawing in standing water. Operator placed in reach in cooler.

#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at ware wash area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.