Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL RANCHO RESTAURANT

15492 SW WARFIELD BLVD · INDIANTOWN · Martin County · FL 34956

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3504725
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8896489
DBPR license5301751

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 25, 2025 11:30 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 28, 2025 3:50 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked brisket (57F);- per operator, items cooked previous day at approximately 3pm. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling under tall stainless reach In cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling in kitchen floor next to fryers in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind food prep counter in kitchen.

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked brisket (57F);- per operator, items cooked previous day at approximately 3pm. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.

#9Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled in kitchen.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed wall juncture broken behind prep table

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 1 dead roach on floor in men's restroom.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in multiple areas of kitchen soiled with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.