El Ranchito
911 W North Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508973
What drove the grade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection1 intermediate, 6 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 7, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
-Cutting board in hand sink at bar. -Hand sink in kitchen blocked by trash can.
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
-Unwashed tomatoes over cut peppers.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
-Plywood shelf above dish machine.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
-Wait station cooler gasket torn.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
-Pot holder. Manager discarded.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
-Reach in freezers in outside storage room.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
-Chest freezer in outside storage. -Standing water in prep cooler in kitchen.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.