RANCHO NANDO STEAK HOUSE

Name: RANCHO NANDO STEAK HOUSE
Address: 5200 N UNIVERSITY DR, LAUDERHILL, FL, 33351, US
Rating: 24.7

5200 N UNIVERSITY DR, LAUDERHILL, FL 33351

License #1616743

🥩 Steakhouse ℹ️

24.7 Grade F / 100

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September 30, 2026 · 11 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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RANCHO NANDO STEAK HOUSE in LAUDERHILL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 24.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 80 total violations — 11 critical, 21 major, 48 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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 tongs stored in container with cabbages. Operator removed
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at cook line.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed pineapple stored over uncovered container with cooked ribs in walk in cooler.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Observed container with cooked potatoes date marked 09/11 in walk in cooler.
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 5 badly dented cans with pineapple,tropical fruit salad, pear, peach and apple sauce stored in dry storage shelf.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with ribs stored in walk in cooler.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Observed container with cooked potatoes date marked 09/11 in walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases with produces stored on walk in cooler floor.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 5 badly dented cans with pineapple,tropical fruit salad, pear, peach and apple sauce stored in dry storage shelf.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Note: Operator renewed her license during inspection.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with beans stored on dry storage floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine.
[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 tongs stored in container with coleslaw.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Amana microwave.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with sauce and beans stored in talk in cooler. Items were prepared on 01/12/2026.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
[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 no date marked on cooked beans stored in walk in cooler. As per operator, beans cooked on 01/12/2026.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training certification expired on 10/10/2025
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside bulk containers of dry non TCS foods,
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen, observed ceiling vent with a build up of dust.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket next to ice machine not inverted or protected from the ceiling
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Inside both walk in freezer and walk in cooler, containers of food left on the floor
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar ice scoop handle buried in ice.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with large commercial mixer.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At salad bar flip top, observed tongs submerged in container of lettuce and water.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris at kitchen cook line
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[21-11-4] Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizer buckets with rags inside, filled with murky grey water and food debris, in triple sink area
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. 1)Observed bucket of chimichurri next to reach in freezer no lid or protective cover. As per operator chimichurri is not currently needed. 2)Observed raw chicken in 2 door lowboy cooler stored uncovered.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In bulk container next to ice machine and 2 door freezer (reach in), 2 bulk containers of food labeled Flour and Sugar, containing different non TCS foods. Beans and corn.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator taking off his gloves after washing dirty dishes. The same operator puts his bare hands on his mouth, to then don new single use gloves with no hand wash. Operator then switched tasks to prepare a Togo order and dice tomatoes
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand wash sink inside employee bathroom or kitchen.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer. Operator found and located thermometer near end of inspection
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash soap in employee bathroom or handwash sink in kitchen.