EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2645 E GULF TO LAKE HWY · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34453
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Male employee at the cook line handled raw chicken and immediately after cleaned plates and single service, Inspector addressed situation, employee stop and wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At the cook line, raw beef stored above raw shrimp, also above garnish, employee moved all items. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the cook line, Reheating for 4 hrs: rice 73F, cheese 118F, black beans 122F. Stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (glass door cooler) raw shrimp 48F, raw beef 43F, birria soup 46F, beef 47F, pork 50F, employee moved items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At the cook line, Reheating for 4 hrs: rice 73F, cheese 118F, black beans 122F. Stop sale. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cabinet next to bathrooms, Glass cleaner and wood cleaner stored above drinks, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Male employee washed hands in triple sink, inspector instructed to use handwash sink.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the server area blocked by multiple containers and utensils being stored inside sink, employee moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at the server area, mold like substance on top corners.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks next to plates and single service, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor near back door, employee emoted off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the server area, knife between table and ice bin, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Multiple in use cutting board with wet wiping cloth underneath
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves with food residue and mold like substance.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned in use containers with multiple stickers and glue residue.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:36 AM.
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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.