Inspection Report

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EL RANCHO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT

6023 KIMBERLY BLVD · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3482912
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8825159
DBPR license1620078

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed meatballs in ziplock bag over box of tilapia in Avantco reach in freezer. Priority: High Priority

#14High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth solution 200+ Ppm. Employee diluted rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink on cook line being used as a dump sink beet juice inside sink. Priority: Intermediate

#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – Observed: 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/ Priority: Intermediate

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink Priority: Intermediate

#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink Priority: Intermediate

#10Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator sign. Priority: Intermediate

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in freezers buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Priority: Basic

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Gasket’s on victory reach in cooler torn. Priority: Basic

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in store room exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Observed: Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of frying oil stored on the floor in front of storage shelf in kitchen. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Priority: Basic

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Victory reach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Priority: Basic

#12Basic25-32-4

Basic – Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed empanadas stored in ready ice bags in small freezer chest. Priority: Basic

#13Basic25-05-4

Basic – Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single serve cups stored on the floor in the kitchen Observed in storage room single serve lid containers stored on the floor Priority: Basic

#15Basic21-38-4

Basic – Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line and front counter. Priority: Basic

#16Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name on cook line. Priority: Basic

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.