EL RANCHO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
6023 KIMBERLY BLVD · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068
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 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork and raw fish stored in grocery bags in AVANTCO reach in freezer. Food was removed from non food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw chicken stored over onions, fresh peeled garlic and mojo sauce in Victory reach in cooler in back area. Raw chicken was moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 crates of raw shell eggs stored under prep table in kitchen. Eggs reading 87 F internal temperature. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food held in walk in cooler and moved to cook line and held for approximately 30 minutes. Food was moved back to walk in cooler. **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. In steam table in kitchen, Pork (115F – Hot Holding), per operator, food prepared approximately 1 hour ago and held in steam table. Food was removed from steam table to be reheated on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink stored at over 200 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
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/ No certified food manager present with 5 employees at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-21-4Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled squeeze bottle with bleach stored at front area. Bottle was labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training for all employees expired in August 2026. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sinks in both genders bathrooms without hot water. Hit water available at all other handwashing sinks at establishment. **Warning**
Basic 3
16-16-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Employee washing dishes in 3 compartment sink without rinse step. Discussed proper dish washing and sanitizing with employees. Sink was set up properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 1).Bucket of baking powder stored on floor in kitchen. Food was removed from floor. 2). To go bags of cooked food prepared for customers to pick up, stored on floor behind front counter. Bags with food were removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer in bucket stored at 0 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:21 AM.
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.