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RANCHO MATEO STEAKHOUSE

11995 SW 26 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3365797
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8465557
DBPR license2325748

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: During the callback observed In the reach in cooler located in the cook line cut lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); ham (47F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (53F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding); macaroni salad (47F – Cold Holding); boiled yuca (47F – Cold Holding). Manager and chef stated that food was stored in this unit for less than 4 hours, employee transferring all Time/temperature control food to the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic36-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. By the dishwashing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.