Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL RANCHITO

911 W NORTH BLVD · LEESBURG · Lake County · FL 34748

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3592584
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10871659
DBPR license4508973

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over corn.

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 53f, Beef 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -In kitchen.

#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -At bar.

Basic 9

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -On cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.

#5Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -Light bulbs over clean pots in side storage enclosure.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At bar.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Under flat grill.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Corn in double door freezer.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind cook line equipment.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 5:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
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.