El Ranchito Jalisco, 230 E Van Fleet Dr, Bartow, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL RANCHITO JALISCO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 230 E Van Fleet Dr, Bartow, FL 33830
License #: 6307584
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about El Ranchito Jalisco, 230 E Van Fleet Dr, Bartow, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Dining room
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cookline
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Spray bottle of oven cleaner stored on top of canned tomatoes
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleaners stored with whole onions in hallway
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishroom **Repeat Violation**
10/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reachin freezer
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cookline
11/27/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/14/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwashing sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reachin cooler door hinges **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on top reachin cooler, 1 by plug in cookline **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dishroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa **Warning**
8/13/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep table
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On stock shelves
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reachin cooler chicken on top shelf
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Back kitchen by reachin coolers
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Kitchen area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All handwashing sinks
7/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Hood vent
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Lemons Discarded
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line and dishroom
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Light not functioning. Hood
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Large ice machine
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2-door reachin freezer
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Togo bags in reachin freezer
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old equipment
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. container inside hand sink in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near cookline.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken and beef 47 degrees F. and milk 44 degrees F. inside 4 door cooler near dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over produce inside refridgerater near dishwashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar in dry storeroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. near cookline.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk salt on spice rack.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in bar area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater freezer in back of kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. whole peeled tomatoes on dry storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. inside ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door freezer in back of kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. employee training expired.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in bar area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. inside womens bathroom.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater freezer.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chips near fryer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 45 degrees F. chicken 46 degrees F. and rice 44 degrees F.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rice inside refridgerater .
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. both mens and womens bathrooms.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. prep sink.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. discos Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over juice inside refridgerater. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. to go containers not inverted near cookline.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese inside 4 door cooler.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. milk inside refridgerater. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream on prep cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. waitress touching chips in waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door freezer in back room.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelf near cookline.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. utensils inside hand sink near dishwashing machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in back room.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. milk inside reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and sauce inside reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken in steamer.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.near cookline.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. under hood system.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in bar area.
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. White reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Seasoning
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cooks
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Ceiling tile missing. Dishroom
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Stockroom
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin coolers
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bulk salt
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 4-door reachin cooler ColdTech
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Top of white reachin cooler
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. White reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Onions
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about EL RANCHITO JALISCO? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
EL RANCHITO JALISCO respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend EL RANCHITO JALISCO to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of EL RANCHITO JALISCO (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
BROADWAY DINERBartow, FL
*****
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*
THE BEACH BARPerry, FL
VALENCIA GARDEN RESTTampa, FL
*****
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #1218Tarpon Springs, FL
****
BURGER KING #9502Haines City, FL

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

HONG KONG RESTAURANT
PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY #1280
BURGER KING
ANDY'S GYRO & SUBS
PIZZA HUT #4603
BEEF O BRADYS
SUBWAY #3750

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: