EL RANCHITO MEXICAN GRILL
445 NE 1 TERR · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 10 ppm. Operator started to set up three compartment sink for manual sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over heads of lettuce in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken (51F – Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (54F – Cold Holding); Refried Beans (52F – Cold Holding); Beef (52F – Cold Holding); Salsa (51F – Cold Holding); Raw Beef (51F – Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); Milk (56F – Cold Holding); Sour Cream (51F – Cold Holding); Rice (52F – Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (57F – Ambient Air Temperature); Raw Pork (50F – Cold Holding) and Raw Beef – Tubes (50F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight and a direct temperature of the food had not been taken. Issued stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken (51F – Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (54F – Cold Holding); Refried Beans (52F – Cold Holding); Beef (52F – Cold Holding); Salsa (51F – Cold Holding); Raw Beef (51F – Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); Milk (56F – Cold Holding); Sour Cream (51F – Cold Holding); Rice (52F – Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (57F – Ambient Air Temperature); Raw Pork (50F – Cold Holding) and Raw Beef – Tubes (50F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight and a direct temperature of the food had not been taken. Issued stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees using handwash sink in warewashing area as a dump sink. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
Basic 1
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage area near wait station, also some tiles soiled and floors not maintained smooth and durable in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 10:58 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.