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EL RANCHITO MEXICAN GRILL

445 NE 1 TERR · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3651943
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13476257
DBPR license1901208

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink with manual sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap on cook line. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in warewashing area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in wait station area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in dry storage off wait station area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in wait station cooler where salsa pitcher is stored. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.