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EL RANCHO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT KENDALL

12881 N KENDALL DRIVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3378707
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8459377
DBPR license2332401

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handled dirty dishes then proceeded to remove clean sanitized utensils from dish machine without changing gloves and washing hands. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ At the time of the observed 6 employees present. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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 all employees, Mariana D, Alfonso , Yoselin J, Michael B, Ariana A all working at the establishment for more than 2 months as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer set up in middle compartment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed for the ice bin located at the front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,ware washing prep areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.