MI RANCHITO SALVADORENO RESTAURANTE
1947 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI, FL 33135
License #2300098
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MI RANCHITO SALVADORENO RESTAURANTE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 26.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 59 total violations — 7 critical, 18 major, 34 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 12, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 3 critical, 5 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink used in incorrect order and improperly. According to operator dishes/pots were submerged in a mixture of chlorine and detergent on one compartment. Coached operator on how to properly set up three compartment sink.
- [55-01-5] Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Observed tip included for service for groups of 4 people or more, unspecified amount/percentage. Observed tax on tab as 8%, they are charging an additional 1% because of county tax and/or tourist tax, according to operator. Tax specifications are not stated on menu
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chimichurri sauces not date marked in reach in cooler in kitchen area. According to operator chimichurri sauces were made 7 days ago. Observed refried beans and mashed corn in reach in cooler near dry storage area not date marked, according to operator these were cooked 3 days ago. Operator date marked beans and mashed corn from the date they were cooked. Coached operator on procedures to date mark temperature control foods.
- [53B-15-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed three compartment sink used in incorrect order and improperly. According to operator dishes/pots were submerged in a mixture of chlorine and detergent on one compartment. Observed operator testing with chlorine strip and did not change colors. Coached operator on how to properly set up three compartment sink.
- [22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Training employees and set up three compartment sink with new chlorine sanitizer solution, Triple Sink (Chlorine100ppm)
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over refried beans in reach in cooler near dry storage area. Discussed with operator proper storage. Operator removed raw beef and stored in the bottom.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork belly thawing in pot in dry storage area. Operator placed pork inside of reach in cooler near the dry storage area. Observed box of flap meat being thawed on top of crate. Operator placed flap meat inside of reach in cooler near dry storage area.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pork belly stored on top of green plantains in reach in cooler near dry storage. Discussed with operator. Operator removed pork and placed it in the bottom.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board next to three-compartment sink.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled refrigerator gaskets and doors soiled, most of refrigerators.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out trays stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled strainer and ladle on handwashing sink next to three compartment sink in kitchen.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink. Discussed with operator and provided the hand washing sign by email.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer near dry storage, bottom surface soiled.
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