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EL RANCHO RESTAURANT

15492 SW WARFIELD BLVD · INDIANTOWN · Martin County · FL 34956

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3504725
Visit number4
Inspection Visit ID10808078
DBPR license5301751

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling under tall stainless reach In cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling in kitchen floor next to fryers in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind food prep counter in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed Approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath prep table in kitchen Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. 1 live roach crawling on wall behind flip top reach in cooler in kitchen **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed approximately 1 live roach on wall by front counter buffet area- operator killed and removed. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Approximately 1 live roach crawling on hot buffet station at front counter kitchen area- operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 1 dead roach on floor in men's restroom. – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor underneath steam table. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor underneath tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Approximately 2 dead roaches at large ice machine near walk in cooler. Approximately 5 dead roaches underneath reach in coolers and prep counters at kitchen/ prep area. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: At dry storage room near kitchen approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.