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RANCHO MATEO STEAKHOUSE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3475321
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8786318
DBPR license2325748

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (68F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (67F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (67F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per cook, products placed inside unit less than 1 hour. Employees placed bags of ice over products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (119F – Hot Holding) at steam table. As per cook, product placed inside unit less than 1 hour. Cook took product to reheat to 165F. Observed cooked pork belly (109F – Hot Holding); cooked sausage (92F – Cold Holding) at room temperature inside fryer baskets at cook line. As per cook, less than 30 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at preparation area and cook line. Manager replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at storage room, preparation room and warehouse washing area soiled with black substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at reach in cooler drawers at cook line at 58F. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-12-5

Basic – Flour scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed flour holster soiled with old food debris at dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling at liquor room. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed liquor gun holster soiled at bar. Observed exterior of reach in coolers at bar soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at bar soiled with old food debris. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.