El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, 1 La Grande Blvd, Lady Lake, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 La Grande Blvd, Lady Lake, FL 32159-2384
License #: 4500935
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 4/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.shells
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.various
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.styro trays
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.quat tablets with beverages at bar
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utensils in sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.server area
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler door
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.salad shells
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.prep area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.62 d.f.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Limes in ice
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over salsa in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.food debris in sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.prep area
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.various
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.rice
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef over veg in reach in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knife at prep stuck in board.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.prep area.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.soft drink in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.salad shells at cook line
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.can rack.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.bar
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.uncover cooling foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.styro trays.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken ,ground beef,rice at 122-128 d.f. Corrected On Site. Reheated to 165.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dishwash area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. unit thermometer not working.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.dishwash area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.beans and rice.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.bar
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. 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.cookline Corrected On Site.FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME NATURE WILL LEAD TO AM IMMEDIATE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.lemons
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.no dumping in hws.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.rice
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef and seafood over vegetables in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.cook line
12/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice,ham, in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.enchalda at 62 d.f. cheese at 59 d.f.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef and shrimp over ice cream.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.rice in walk in cooler .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.server area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. server area 2
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.prep area .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.server area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.prep area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.a/c returns in kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.cook line
  • Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided in bathroom area.mens restroom
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheeses at 56 d.f., beef at 72 d.f. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.on drink dispenser
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.filters at ice machine .
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.dish rack.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.bar
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.prep area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.hose in sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.can rack
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 1 Enter Violation Text Here. Potentiallly hazardous foods cold held in excess of 41 d.f. Chicken at 55d.f.,beef at 50 d.f. and cheese at 65 d.f.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 4/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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