RANCHO CHICO
91 SW MONTEREY RD · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked beef inside plastic containers sitting on crate at 123F – Cooling at 1:30 since 11. . Food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Operator placed ground beef inside pot and began the reheat process. Second temperature-190F at 2:00); **Corrective Action Taken* **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed at employee handle raw beef then proceed to handle clean food equipment and plate orders at cook line without washing hands. Operator reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of first aid rubbing alcohol stored over bottles of spices at back prep counter in kitchen. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beef inside plastic containers sitting on crate in back kitchen at 123F – Cooling at 1:30 since 11. Food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler
02C-02-5Intermediate – Observed Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice in metal ocntisnrr in walk in cooler with no date mark. Per operator, food made on 9/30/2025 at 11am. Food held longer than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator proved proper date marking.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some (2) current employees (per operator); To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 3
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stored bucket of Tortilla chips with no covering. Operator covered properly
08B-36-4Basic – Uncovered bucket of Tortilla chips stored next to hand wash sink that is exposed to splash. Operator removed and covered tortilla chips.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of dry beans and rice removed from original container not identified by common name.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:31 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.