RANCHO CHICO
704 US HWY 1 · TEQUESTA · Palm Beach County · FL 33469
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pinto beans (46-49F – Cooling) at 11:22; cooling since 9:09pm 8/17. Observed in deep containers with lid on top at walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Advised operator to cool heat treated products in shallow containers uncovered to allow for proper cooling. See top sale.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pinto beans (46-49F – Cooling) at 11:22; cooling since 9:09pm 8/17. Observed in deep containers with lid on top at walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Advised operator to cool heat treated products in shallow containers uncovered to allow for proper cooling. See top sale.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chicken tenders over fully cooked peppers at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 can Tomato purée, deep dent with raised edges.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomato salsa (46F – cold holding) Observed in ice bath with product filled several inches above the ice. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator cut portion in half and ice is fully surrounding product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 hose connections at mop sink at rear entrance to restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (60F – Cooling) at 11:05; cooling since 10:05 – 58F at 11:36 Observed in flip top cooler on cook line. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed product in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.