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 1
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. Chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink with manual sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap on cook line. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in warewashing area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in wait station area. **Warning**
Basic 2
36-37-5Basic – 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**
14-33-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:17 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.