El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, 7335 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7335 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34606
License #: 3700798
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 12/08/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface...on shelves behind reach in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface....on to of ewach in refrigerated unit near dishmachine
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....kitchen handsink blocked by rolling cart.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
12/08/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting....kitchen floor worn to bare concrete
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water....from water leak at soda system in kitchen.
  • Violation: 40-01-1 No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions....purse blocking handsink in kitchen.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found...2 live medium size & 4 live small roaches on spice cabinet near 3 comp sink in kitchen.
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting....kitchen floor worn to bare concrete
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water....from water leak at soda system in kitchen.
  • Violation: 40-01-1 No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions....purse blocking handsink in kitchen.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....kitchen handsink blocked by purse.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises....2 dead small roaches in middle of dining room floor.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises...4 dead medium size roaches under beer storage rack near rest room.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises....3 dead small roachesnear hole in wall in ladies rest room.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises....8 dead small & medium size roaches inside mirrored cabinet in ladies rest room.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises....2 dead small roaches inside reach in freezer in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found...4 live, medium sized & 4 live small sized roaches at cashiers stand area in dining room.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found...5 live medium size roaches inside mirrored cabinet in ladies rest room.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found...1 live medium size roach on top of reach in refrigerated unit in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found...2 live medium size & 4 live small roaches on spice cabinet near 3 comp sink in kitchen.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting....kitchen floor worn to bare concrete
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water....from water leak at soda system in kitchen.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions....purse blocking handsink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food...roach spray stored on same shelf as canned foods in back door kitchen area.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed....license current and active. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Worn to bare concrete.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. Ladies bathroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Current license expired over 60 days
5/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures in reach in cooler range from 41 degrees (enchilada) to 47 degrees F (cheese), 48 degrees F (tomatos) in reach in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 5/12/10.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Flat of eggs on shelf above open containers of salsa in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Filled with paint supplies, blocked by large bag of beans.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Worn to bare concrete.
  • Observed hole in wall. Ladies bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Bug shelf on rack with spices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Current license expired over 60 days
5/11/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream stored on ice at cooks line 51 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Open container of chicken above lettuce in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hot water Not reachiing 100 degrees F.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Powerwasher in front of kitchen handsink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing back screen door does not close properly.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Floor in kitchen worn to bare concrete.
  • Observed hole in wall. By mopsink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Jars of Comet stored on cooks table.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. ThermometEr in reachin cooler reading 80 degrees F - actual ambient temperature 42 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under ice machine.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart and filled with chefs aprons.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. Several dead roaches on shelf by mopsink.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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