RANCHERO CAFE & RESTAURANT
344 N RIDGEWOOD DR · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed green peppers in carry out bags in the reach in freezer out front, owner transferred to the proper grade bags for food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard raw shell eggs over diced green peppers in reach in cooler and raw shrimp stored above cooked ceviche, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of easy off above spices in the kitchen, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent owner a copy by email. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink was inaccessible and blocked at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs hanging in handwashing sink, owner moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stacked pans on a shelf that have water in between and not air drying properly.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in cooler in kitchen.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed side door with a gap underneath in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed 3-compartment sink missing handle for the cold water.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of oil on the floor by the dish machine, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in front counter area.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in preparation area in kitchen next to oven. **Repeat Violation**
16-04-4Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drainboards by the dish machine in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the handwashing sink up front.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food buildup in between equipment and under equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed several reach in coolers throughout kitchen that are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall underneath air unit at the front of restaurant and ware washing areas not smooth or durable. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:03 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 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.