TORTILLERIA LA RANCHERITA
3010 14 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34205
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5-10 small flying insects near dishwashing area at time of inspection. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade trash bag with uncovered raw frozen beef inside. Operator removed meat and placed in food grade plastic bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Chicken stored above ready to eat tamales in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following items in hot holding case at front counter temps lower than 135F. Operator stated they have been in the hot case for 1 hr, all items were taken out and reheated. Temperatures for items include initial temperature reading and reheat temperature. Refried Beans (110F; 153F – Hot Holding); Roasted Chicken (107F; 158F- Hot Holding); Beef (110F; 160F- Hot Holding); Rice (108F; 163F- Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored next to clean pot in dishwashing area. Operator removed pan to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Maria Sanchez without employee food handler training. **Warning**
Basic 16
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined Shelves on bottom of prep table with food stored on top. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2×2 hole in ceiling near standing reach in cooler. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in unisex bathroom of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting boards and is no longer cleanable on reach in cooler near ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under garage door in kitchen . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken tiles in kitchen near garage door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of corn meal stored on floor near tortilla conveyor belt. **Warning**
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed garbage bags and garbage cans on ground near garage door. Owners stated it was not picked up on their scheduled pickup days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage bags and garbage cans on ground near garage door. Owners stated it was not picked up on their scheduled pickup days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in chest freezer near dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing near dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 1 inch gap when garage door is closed. **Warning**
35B-12-4Basic – Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed multiple areas where the soffit is missing on exterior of building. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil lining shelf in kitchen with food equipment on top near stovetops ripped. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:39 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.