EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2645 E GULF TO LAKE HWY · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34453
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on wall in prep area 1 live fly on utensil in reach in cooler, operator removed utensil to be washed **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table at front line. Operator turned steam table up in temperature. queso (117F – Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:20 PM.
Violation category totals
1 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.