EL RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

dba EL RANCHITO INC

About this restaurant

El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant is a casual dining establishment located at 1 La Grande Boulevard in Lady Lake with seating for 160 guests. The restaurant serves Mexican cuisine and operates as a seating restaurant under the license of El Ranchito Inc. Online sources describe the restaurant as offering authentic Mexican food.

AI-generated overview from public web sources and license data. May be incomplete or outdated.

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
1 LA GRANDE BLVD
LADY LAKE, FL 32159-2384
Phone
352-750-3335
DBPR District
District 4 — Orlando (licenses expire April)
County (Region Code)
Levy (code 38)
Seating
160 seats

License

License Number
SEA4500935
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Apr 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Mar 4, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 4, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

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
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V36 ×4
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41 ×2
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13517308 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 12, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13516604 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 10, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01 ×2
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08 ×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 10886684 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food