RANCHO MATEO STEAKHOUSE
11995 SW 26 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the reach in cooler located behind the steam table observed cut tomatoes (50 F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F – Cold Holding); shrimp (51F – Cold Holding), as per chef for more than 4 hours **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed raw bacon (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (49 F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F – Cold Holding). In the refrigerated drawers under the grill observed raw steak (53F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F – Cold Holding); raw steak (47F – Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hour. Employee transferred food to another cooler to rapidly cool down. In the reach in cooler located behind the steam table observed cut tomatoes (50 F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F – Cold Holding); shrimp (51F – Cold Holding), as per chef for more than 4 hours. Employee discarding food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a mop and garbage can, manager removed it on site. **Warning**
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed a plastic container cracked on the rim. **Warning**
Basic 9
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers in the cook line area. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the walk in cooler, going to the walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. By the dishwashing area. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In the flour container observed lid cracked. **Warning**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
21-02-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.