PAL RANCHO
5637 CORAL RIDGE DR · CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County · FL 33076
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
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. cooked rice (47F – Cooling); cooked beans (58F – Cooling) cooling in deep filled covered containers in walk in cooler. Per operator, items have been cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop. tomato sauce (47F – Cooling); tripe soup (45F – Cooling) in deep filled covered containers at prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 40 small flying insects flying around secondary kitchen/prep area drain, landing on stand mixer and stored food storage containers. Secondary kitchen currently not in use and separated from main kitchen prep area. **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Cardboard box used to stored cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored above cut ready to eat veggies and coleslaw in flip top cooler on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (47F – Cooling); cooked beans (58F – Cooling) cooling in deep filled covered containers in walk in cooler. Per operator, items have been cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop. tomato sauce (47F – Cooling); tripe soup (45F – Cooling) in deep filled covered containers at prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored for more than 6 hours overnight. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice (47F – Cooling); cooked beans (58F – Cooling) cooling in deep filled covered containers in walk in cooler. Per operator, items have been cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop. tomato sauce (47F – Cooling); tripe soup (45F – Cooling) in deep filled covered containers at prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored for more than 6 hours overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**
Basic 3
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Storage containers in reach in cooler heavily chipped. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:19 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.