Inspection Report

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RANCHO CHICO

91 SW MONTEREY RD · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3472911
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8783908
DBPR license5301446

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#3High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled dry rag or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used soiled dry rag to handle hot plates, wipe his hands then grab lettuce and diced tomatoes without changing gloves and washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Operator educated employee of proper hand washing. Employee removed gloves, washed hands, put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At cook line reach in freezer, Chicken stored over French fries. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler, Barria sauce dated 8/3/24. Exceeding seven days. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked chicken (50F – Cold Holding); cream sauce (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (44F – Cold Holding); Cooked chicken in sauce( 45F- Cold holding); Pinto beans(49F-Cold holding); Flan (45F- Cold holding); Shredded meat( 45F- Cold holding); Enchilada sauce(45F- Cold holding); Cooked pork(45F-Cold holding); Chicken soup(45F- Cold holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked chicken (50F – Cold Holding); cream sauce (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (44F – Cold Holding); Cooked chicken in sauce( 45F- Cold holding); Pinto beans(49F-Cold holding); Flan (45F- Cold holding); Shredded meat( 45F- Cold holding); Enchilada sauce(45F- Cold holding); Cooked pork(45F-Cold holding); Chicken soup(45F- Cold holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At dry storage area, bag of opened beans stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved beans to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution 0ppm. Operator changed solution to proper Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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.