Inspection Report

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EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1 LA GRANDE BLVD · LADY LAKE · Lake County · FL 32159-2384

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3664317
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13517308
DBPR license4500935

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over refried beans. -Raw chicken over cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cologne and lotion over toilet paper. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle on floor by dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee jacket stored on straws in dry storage.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Back side of kitchen.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under dish machine.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -Behind margarita machine at bar.

#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -At wait station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler under neath vegetables on make line.

#10Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under clean plates on cook line.

#11Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed avocados over cut lettuce.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.