Inspection Report

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RANCHERO TACOS

4901 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1282183
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8529936
DBPR license3952744

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Operator observed employees eye drops stored in reach-in-cooler with glass door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly present at service window **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on top of small reach-in-cooler with glass door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 1 fly present at service window **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Underneath cooking equipment area with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.