EL RANCHO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT KENDALL
12881 N KENDALL DRIVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
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/ Observed at the time of the inspection 6 employees working at the establishment. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed for Victoria H, Yurima A, Lisleisa V, Jose H, Sergio M as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
Basic 8
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for mahi mahi located in the walk-in cooler, 38F. Operator removed from vacuum **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer by the back door. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and steam table,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above prep counter , storage area by back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed for the fan covers, walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen prep area,ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:14 PM.
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.