RANCHO MATEO STEAKHOUSE

Name: RANCHO MATEO STEAKHOUSE
Address: 11995 SW 26 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33175, US
Rating: 21.9

11995 SW 26 ST, MIAMI, FL 33175

License #2325748

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21.9 Grade F / 100

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RANCHO MATEO STEAKHOUSE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 21.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 60 total violations — 3 critical, 18 major, 39 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets for walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in coolers. Observed exterior of ice machine, exterior of reach in coolers near coffee station soiled. Observed soiled oven mittens stored on top of large mixer.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents inside the walk in cooler, freezer, ware wash area and kitchen area.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hws in the bar and near 3CS.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[16-04-4] No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rust build up on housing of ice scoop in the kitchen. Observed soiled dish racks, meat slicer worn food debris on the blade, wood plank use asa prepping table.
[36-63-4] Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed missing oil pan for stove next to 3 compartment sink.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door in disrepair. Also observed cracked lid cover for harina in the dry storage room and broken door gaskets for walk in freezer.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rust build up on housing of ice scoop in the kitchen. Observed soiled dish racks, meat slicer worn food debris on the blade, wood plank use asa prepping table.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets for walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in coolers. Observed exterior of ice machine, exterior of reach in coolers near coffee station soiled. Observed soiled oven mittens stored on top of large mixer.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet food pans store on shelves in watershed area.
[16-04-4] No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hws in the bar and near 3CS.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed improper cooling method for Hawaiian sauce in a covered plastic container(150F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a knife and cutting board blocking handwashing sink in mini prep /kitchen area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observe no asterisks identifying raw foods for steaks.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary and chlorine test strips available. Also observed to test strips for vegetable sanitizer being used.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on the wall next to door entering into dry storage area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Warning Issued
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observe no asterisks identifying raw foods for steaks.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the ice in the ice machine in the kitchen and at the bar.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with gloves on and continue food preparation.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glassware no inverted on shelves near coffee station.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water for hand wash sink at the entrance of the kitchen. Manager turned on the water, hot water available.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed for male bathroom. Manager closed.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed machine in kitchen.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents inside the walk in cooler, freezer, ware wash area and kitchen area.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no original food handler certificates. Manager arrived at the time of inspection.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a knife and cutting board blocking handwashing sink in mini prep /kitchen area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet food pans store on shelves in watershed area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rust build up on housing of ice scoop in the kitchen. Observed soiled dish racks, meat slicer worn food debris on the blade, wood plank use asa prepping table.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on the wall next to door entering into dry storage area.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed improper cooling method for Hawaiian sauce in a covered plastic container(150F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood on shelving units housing clean glassware at coffee station.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed for spoons stored on counters near coffee station.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and reach in freezers at the bar, one near coffee station and one in the kitchen, and one on dry storage area.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe food items stored inside walking cooler below 41°F and ambient temperature around 50°F at the time of inspection.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door in disrepair. Also observed cracked lid cover for harina in the dry storage room and broken door gaskets for walk in freezer.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live large American cockroach in the kitchen near wood fire pit.
[14-25-5] Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed at the prep area in kitchen.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausages over cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler in the kitchen prep area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets for walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in coolers. Observed exterior of ice machine, exterior of reach in coolers near coffee station soiled. Observed soiled oven mittens stored on top of large mixer.
[36-63-4] Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed missing oil pan for stove next to 3 compartment sink.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed PIC was unaware on how to calibrate a thermometer.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary and chlorine test strips available. Also observed to test strips for vegetable sanitizer being used.

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