Inspection Report

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TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO

3631 SE SALERNO RD · STUART · Martin County · FL 34997

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3741042
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779544
DBPR license5301418

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw fish at reach in freezer, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Hydrogen peroxide over clean utensils at drying rack over triple sink. Operator stored chemicals properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. flip top cooler: green salsa (cooked jalapeños) (51-53F – Cooling) at 2:55; cooling since 11am Observed in small portion cups with tight fitting lids. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed product in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.