EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
dba EL RANCHITO INVERNESS LLC
About this restaurant
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant is a seating restaurant located at 2645 E Gulf to Lake Hwy in Inverness with 60 seats. Reviews describe it as offering authentic Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere, with dishes such as carne asada and fajitas. The restaurant is noted for providing vegetarian options and kid-friendly amenities.
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F
Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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2645 E GULF TO LAKE HWY
INVERNESS, FL 34453 - Phone
- 352-7776454
- DBPR District
- District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
- County (Region Code)
- Hardee (code 25)
- Seating
- 60 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA1901059
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Feb 1, 2027
- Last Inspection
- May 4, 2026
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May 7, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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No violation details recorded for this inspection.
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13687641
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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May 4, 2026
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Administrative complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
×3
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13550761
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Oct 15, 2025
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Administrative complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10933075
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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