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RANCHO CHICO

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3493403
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8858777
DBPR license5301446

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked beans (116F) per operator, items Cooling at 4:00 since 12:00. At current rate of cooling, itsms did not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishwasher at 0 ppm. Operator re-ran machine to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor underneath prep counter in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor next to dry storage shelf in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors on cook one soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Food prep cart soiled with food debris and grease. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken left on prep counter at room temperature. Per operator, items placed to thaw approximately 1 hour ago. Operator placed in walk in cooler to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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