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EL RANCHO DE SARASOTA

3572 17 ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34235

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3621103
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10913400
DBPR license6806037

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of acetone stored next to single serving pans in the dry storage area. Employee removed the acetone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Victor Ganajam 7/27/20 no other CFM for the establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cooking pans stored next to on a shelf next pieces of broken glass next to the cook line. Employee removed all the pans, checked for glass and ran them through the dishwasher. Employee removed all broken glass from the shelf and thoroughly cleaned the shelf. Inspected surrounding area for broken glass, no glass found . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under the preparation tables next to the cook line rushed. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Clean dish storage rack lined with ripped foil. Employee removed the foil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.