EL RANCHO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
6023 KIMBERLY BLVD · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler , two buckets of black beans cooling covered over night in deep bucket , cooked beans container #1 (51F – Cooling ),container #2 (52F – Cooling). Per operator items were held in unit over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler , two deep buckets of black beans cooling covered over night cooked beans container #1 (51F – Cooling ), container #2 (52F – Cooling). Per operator items were held in unit over night exceeding 6 hours. **Warning**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator came to work, put on gloves and went to cook line to start making orders without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures . Operator washed hands and put on new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. 1. In frozen foods cooler , raw chicken in container stored over sweet plantains. 2. Victory reach in cooler , raw chicken stored over raw pork. Educated operator on proper separation. Operator placed chicken to the lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on dry storage rack next to cans of corn at end of cook line next to exit door. 5 live roaches seen crawling in the crease of wall behind chest freezer in ware washing area. 1 live roach under shelf where dry beans are stored at the end of cook line next to exit door .**Warning** **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on front counter (72F – Cold Holding). Per operator item was held out of temperature for approximately 20minutes . Operator placed items in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front steam table , steam table – scramble eggs (110F – Hot Holding). Per operator item was out for approximately 10 minutes. Operator reheated to 170F . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk in cooler two deep buckets of cooked beans cooling over night covered . Educated operator on proper cooling methods. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 8
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under dry storage rack next to exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler , bucket of potatoes stored on floor . Operator elevated during the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy flip top at cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Victory reach in cooler next to back door shelves rusted **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At cook line , wiping cloth sanitizer reading 0ppm , operator remade to 100ppm during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:03 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.