EL RANCHO RESTAURANT

Name: EL RANCHO RESTAURANT
Address: 15492 SW WARFIELD BLVD, INDIANTOWN, FL, 34956, US
Rating: 74

15492 SW WARFIELD BLVD, INDIANTOWN, FL 34956

License #5301751

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74 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL RANCHO RESTAURANT in INDIANTOWN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 9 critical, 4 major, 4 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw beef then proceed to handle clean food equipment at cook line. Advised operator review hand wash policies for employee to wash hand properly
[01B-02-5] 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 at tall stainless reach in cooler in prep kitchen hallway: Cooked briskets in Metal container covered with plastic wrap and metal lid, stacked on top of each other at 50F-53F - (Cooling at 9:45 since 5:00pm the night before per operator) food did not cool from 135F to41F with in 6 hours. See stop sale
[08A-04-5] Raw shell eggs stored over or with unwashed leafy greens in walk in cooler
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee prep raw meat inside hand wash sink at main kitchen Advised operator of proper hand wash sink usage
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin interior soiled with slime/mild like substance at main ice bin and soda machine Ice chute
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at tall stainless reach in cooler in prep kitchen hallway: Cooked briskets in Metal container covered with plastic wrap and metal lid, stacked on top of each other at 50F-53F - (Cooling at 9:45 since 5:00pm the night before per operator) food did not cool from 135F to41F with in 6 hours. See stop sale

Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken (50F- cold holding)
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insect flying above hand wash sink and three compartment sink at cook line Observed 1 small flying insect landing on covered container of cooked pork ribs on prep table in kitchen. Observed 1 small flying insect flying above covered food Inside of steam table window at front counter. Cook attempted to kill. Advised operator to remove foods from prep table and clean sanitize area.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed dates missing for 2 employee handler certifications, advised operator to provide accurate certificates for all food handler employees after 60 days of hire.
[22-37-4] Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed employee prep food inside three compartment sink with food residue and soiled water present. Advised employee to clean and sanitize triple sink
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of beer bottles and water bottles inside walk in cooler Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat cooked black beans in stainless reach in cooler on kitchen. Operator removed.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking over prep table while cutting and preparing foods without washing hands.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed uncovered containers raw chicken, raw whole muscle beef stored on floor of cook line. Advised operator to remove

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