Rancho Nando Steak House

5200 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1616743

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · no follow-up needed · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection
3 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate, 6 basic (1 repeat)
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep302026

Routine inspection

11 violations found

First visitSep 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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.
  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.
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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.
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
  No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Basic6
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  -Observed an uncovered container with ribs stored in walk in cooler.
  Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  -Observed unwashed pineapple stored over uncovered container with cooked ribs in walk in cooler.
  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.
  Food stored on floor.
  Observed cases with produces stored on walk in cooler floor.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: 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
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed floor tiles missing at cook line.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.