Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL RANCHITO

911 W NORTH BLVD · LEESBURG · Lake County · FL 34748

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3668731
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13530878
DBPR license4508973

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Birria sauce dated 03-17.

#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Rice 117f, Beans 123f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Manager turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Kitchen entrance.

Basic 7

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Pots and pans in outside storage shed.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door in kitchen.

#3Basic36-17-5

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

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of pizza oven.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer keg cooler at bar and in cooler across from flat grill.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Corn in double door freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind fryers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.