Ranchuelo Coffee Shop
12948 SW 87 Th Ave, Miami, FL 33176 · Permanent Food Service · License 2314041
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection5 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 intermediate, 7 basic (2 repeats)-49
- Safety score51
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes inside reach in cooler in back storage area.
Repeat violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ground beef inside standing reach in cooler in back storage area.
Repeat violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside standing reach in cooler in back storage area.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed cut squash stored directly inside non food grade bag inside white chest freezer. Operator removed from bag.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed spray bottle of bleach stored on shelf next to single use items in prep area.
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed bag of frozen vegetables stored inside hand sink in kitchen.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for Monica, Moraima, hired over 60 days.
Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Alfredo 9/7/26.
Basic7
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed frozen vegetables thawing at room temperature inside hand sink in kitchen area.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
On oven door.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler next to cook line in disrepair, not in use.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
In back prep area.
Repeat violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed glass door reach in cooler with ambient temperature 48°F.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
At front counter.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler next to cook line.
Repeat violation
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.