RANCHERO CAFE & RESTAURANT
344 N RIDGEWOOD DR · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sliced green peppers and onions, operator moved eggs to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink was inaccessible and blocked by a sign at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with pans in it, operator moved the pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink in the kitchen, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed 3-compartment sink missing handle for cold water. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of drinks on the floor at the front counter. Operator put on shelve. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs stored on door handle of oven, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler up front.
16-04-4Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drain boards by the dish machine in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall underneath air unit in front corner of restaurant not smooth or durable. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:19 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.