RANCHERO CAFE & RESTAURANT

Name: RANCHERO CAFE & RESTAURANT
Address: 344 N RIDGEWOOD DR, SEBRING, FL, 33870, US
Rating: 87.7

344 N RIDGEWOOD DR, SEBRING, FL 33870

License #3800989

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87.7 Grade B / 100

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RANCHERO CAFE & RESTAURANT in SEBRING currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 16 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed 3-compartment sink missing handle for cold water.
[36-30-4] Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall underneath air unit in front corner of restaurant not smooth or durable.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler up front.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with pans in it, operator moved the pans.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs stored on door handle of oven, operator moved.
[16-04-4] No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drain boards by the dish machine in the kitchen.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sliced green peppers and onions, operator moved eggs to different shelf.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink in the kitchen, operator replaced.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent owner a copy by email.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food buildup in between equipment and under equipment in kitchen.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked pans on a shelf that have water in between and not air drying properly.
[36-30-4] Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall underneath air unit at the front of restaurant and ware washing areas not smooth or durable.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of easy off above spices in the kitchen, owner moved.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed 3-compartment sink missing handle for the cold water.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed green peppers in carry out bags in the reach in freezer out front, owner transferred to the proper grade bags for food.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the handwashing sink up front.
[16-04-4] No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drainboards by the dish machine in the kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of oil on the floor by the dish machine, owner moved.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed side door with a gap underneath in the kitchen.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in preparation area in kitchen next to oven.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard raw shell eggs over diced green peppers in reach in cooler and raw shrimp stored above cooked ceviche, owner moved.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed several reach in coolers throughout kitchen that are soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs hanging in handwashing sink, owner moved them.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink was inaccessible and blocked at front counter.

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