Ranchero Cafe Restaurant, 344 N Ridgewood Dr, Sebring, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ranchero Cafe Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 344 N Ridgewood Dr, Sebring, FL 33870
License #: 3800989
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( observed bottom shelf in reach in cooler by front counter with debris in the bottom)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( observed tamale wraps soaking in container in hand sink in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler storing TCS foods at front counter )
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( styrofoam containers not inverted in kitchen )
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. ( plastic pitcher storing tea spoons is cracked at front counter)
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. ( raw shell eggs on shelf above case tomatoes in unit by front counter)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.( raw shell eggs on shelf above garlic in unit by back door)
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( forks in dirty plastic container at front counter) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( sour cream temped at 49°F, in cooler overnight, owner voluntarily discarded) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ( containing purple liquid in kitchen hanging on rack)
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.(kitchen)
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.( 3 compartment sink)
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [kitchen] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in 4 reach in coolers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [Kitchen]
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Cook's Certified Food Manager card is expired. No employee food training provided.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Cook on duty, Jose Torres, exp.5.30.2011, ServSafe.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [White utility sink in kitchen, used for handwash sink, has container of shreeded ettuce in bay.] Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [On front counter]
5/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored over cut onions in cookline cooler
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. cleaner
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen between sink and grill
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/21/2011Routine - 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.date marking not observed
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. to go bags used in freezer
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. grate for ac paint is peeling above steam table
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue bottom shelf in reach in coller at front has old debris .
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. rusted metal band broken bristles
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. oil bottle not labeled
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.metal band rusted onto wood handle
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. white to go bags use for bread storage
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. fish setting out
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored above tomatoes in reach in cooler
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. vent above steam table paint is peeling
1/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw pork above tomatoes in front reach in
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen missing shield
8/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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