EL RANCHITO MEXICAN GRILL
445 NE 1ST TER · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizing dish machine 0ppm. Operator changed empty chemical bucket and primed the machine. Recheck 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat food in glass door cooler in front line area. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
55-01-5Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator digital copy. **Warning**
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. No proof for any employees. Emailed operator digital copy. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in glass door reach in cooler in cook line area including cooked meats and refried beans **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles throughout the kitchen. Operator had employee label the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in wait station. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in front line area show signs of water damage **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 1:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.