EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET
3334 NW BLITCHTON RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34475
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
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter reach-in cooler: macaroni (46F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed was placed in cooler at 11:00 am. Items stored in prep sink across from back door: pork (65F – Cold Holding); beef (76F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in sink to thaw at 9:00 am. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Not observed during inspection. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on shelf across from cook line oven: red beans (92F – Hot Holding); black beans (94F – Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed on shelf one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items on stove to reheat. Items stored on front counter: rice (97F,92F – Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed on counter at 11:00 am. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Not observed during inspection. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep area added to front counter area. Mop sink moved from original location. Hand washing sink and three compartment sink added to back prep area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: No change. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate provided with no dates. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: No change. **Time Extended**
Basic 1
51-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed as a non seating establishment. Establishment has 29 seats. Provided seating change evaluation form.**Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: No change. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:02 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 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.