Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TORTILLERIA LA RANCHERITA

26751 OLD 41 RD STE 3 · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3366767
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8386027
DBPR license4605557

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6 lb can of jalapenos. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#5High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw beef stored over box of unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator switched raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored on top of tortilla making machine. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sweat shirt stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed sweatshirt. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense onions.

#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of broth stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.