Taqueria EL Ranchito
3631 SE Salerno Rd, Stuart, FL 34997 · Permanent Food Service · License 5301418
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot)-12
- Administrative complaint on Oct 26Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed Raw chicken over raw fish at reach in freezer, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed Hydrogen peroxide over clean utensils at drying rack over triple sink. Operator stored chemicals properly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
flip top cooler: green salsa (cooked jalapeños) (51-53°F - Cooling) at 2:55; cooling since 11am Observed in small portion cups with tight fitting lids. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41°F within 4 hours. Operator placed product in freezer to quick chill.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
In men's restroom.
Fixed on the spot
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.