Inspection Report

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EL RANCHO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT KENDALL

12881 N KENDALL DRIVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 1, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3560630
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8998396
DBPR license2332401

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler

#9High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket 100+ ppm chlorine. Operator replaced bucket for final concentration 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles above ice machine

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on prep table in back kitchen area.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest reach in freezer

#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between steam table and reach in cooler at cook line

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door in kitchen

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.