Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL RANCHITO TIPICO OCALA

1415 NW 10 ST · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34475

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3754126
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13792628
DBPR license5203322

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 11, 2026 1:39 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 12, 2026 9:58 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#16High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee entered kitchen by pushing door with gloved hands then continued to prepare food without washing hands.

#17High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Plastic shoe boxes holding food.

#19High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2026. Establishment is open and operating with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#20High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: Pan of raw chicken on shelf over water bottles. Case of shell eggs on shelf over cooked meat. Containers of raw chicken gizzards on shelf over cooked chicken.

#21High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Ten live roaches on wall and Pepsi crate under the triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on wall around chemical dispenser under triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: empanada (44F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold holding); Macaroni salad (46F – Cold Holding); ham (48F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding); chicken (45F – Cold Holding); beans (45F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items have been in and out of cooler all morning. **Warning**

Warning
#24High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mop sink.

Intermediate 3

#25Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Female employee rinsed hands at triple sink without using soap then scooped food.

#26Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink. Refreshed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#27Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor under triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on top of reach in chest freezer.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of freezer. Camera on shelf over rice bag.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Glass over freezer in back storage area broken. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#6Basic14-25-5

Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Two boards in use in kitchen.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor throughout kitchen area.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor near back door.

#9Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle inside rice in bulk container. Handle removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of chest freezer soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.

#11Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean pans over triple sink.

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of round containers on floor in kitchen area.

#13Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomato on top of pan of desserts in walk in cooler.

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet towels in kitchen area.

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar with no label.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.