EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2645 E GULF TO LAKE HWY · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34453
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1. Two flies flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly flying in server station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf directly above pan containing raw pork inside walk-in cooler. 2. Pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf directly above tubes of raw hamburger meat inside wall-in cooler.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three spray bottles containing degreaser stored on shelf directly above foam takeout containers and wrapped utensils in server station. Manager removed all chemicals from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at two hose connections at mop sink behind building.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Two wooden trays stored down inside Handwash sink at cookline. 2. Ice dumped into Handwash sink in server station.
Basic 2
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous and absorbent ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Exterior of hood at cookline soiled with dust. 2. Several stained ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:58 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.