TORTILLERIA LA RANCHERITA
3010 14 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34205
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 flies in tortilla making area of kitchen. Observed approximately 10 flies at food prep cart area in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one rodent run along kitchen wall and go underneath hot food serving cabinet. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs on same shelf as ready to eat beans. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings underneath hot food serving cabinet. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in back corner of kitchen by tortilla press. Operator cleaned up droppings in both areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 cases of Praderas pork carnitas meat at 59F. Operator stated meat came in on 3-7-2023 early afternoon. Operator disposed of meat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 80 pounds of pork carnitas meat held at 59F in walk in cooler. Operator stated meat came in the prior day. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose Bibb with no backflow preventer. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email. **Warning**
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed no water pressure at restroom hand sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in food prep area blocked by prep table and sandwich cart. **Warning**
27-18-4Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no water of at least 100F throughout the establishment. **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. Observed no employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink across from office. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in it. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink. Temped at 80F. Water ran for 2 minutes. **Warning**
Basic 17
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove base in tortilla making area of kitchen. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. December 1, 2022 license displayed. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on sandwich prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans and containers stacked wet in dish room area. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under garage door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with grease under fryer. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pots of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in wall behind flat top grill that go directly to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing lite shields throughout kitchen. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee gatorade and water in reach in cooler. Operator removed from cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed garage like door open to kitchen area. Operator closed the door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed back hand wash sink in tortilla making area not working. **Warning**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed clogged hand sink drain at front hand sink. **Warning**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several old pieces of equipment stored outside of building in trash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall adjacent to fryer heavily soiled and buildup of grease. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled salt in deli container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:48 AM.
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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.