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EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2645 E GULF TO LAKE HWY · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34453

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3634141
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10933075
DBPR license1901059

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority35A-02-7

High 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.