EL RANCHITO JALISCO
210 E VAN FLEET DR · BARTOW · Polk County · FL 33830
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Sterilite bin with sugar at the bar **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 7 live roaches in dispensing gear in dish machine. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 50 roach droppings in electrical panels **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: diced tomatoes (60F – Cold Holding); fresh pico with tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding) Manager moved product to freezer. Unit was unplugged so manager plugged back in **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 5
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back prep area **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on dish machine. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by prep table **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups at server station **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. On cook line **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar at bar. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:57 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.