How many health inspections has Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia had?

Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia ever been shut down?

No, Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia had?

Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia find?

Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 20, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia

210 W Magnolia St, Arcadia, FL 34266

DeSoto County · Food Service
Owner: Estela Diaz
DBPR License: MFD2450054
FDACS Estab #: 327224

Overview

Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia, FL has 0 inspections on record with 0 total violations (0 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures (plus 3 FDACS inspections).

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: November 20, 2025

Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia: Comparison to DeSoto County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

DeSoto County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

DeSoto County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 1 inspection

Nov 20, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused visit - Conducted USDA Cool Audit

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 1 inspection

Jun 10, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· 21 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Certified food manager, hand washing, vomit/diarrheal cleanup, employee health reporting handouts provided. Bakery employees must wash hands in the small hand wash sink in the taqueria baking room, not the large 3-compartment sink by the bakers table.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(A) Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf

Retail area- priority violations, no employee health reporting policy, expired Certified food manager certificate. o

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Back area- a case of raw shell eggs is stored on top of a case of avocados. Cos- eggs moved to appropriate storage. x

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Retail area- the person in charge does not know of an employee health reporting policy. o

3-501.16(B) Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not stored in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less. 3-501.16(B) PP

Bakery area- a tray of raw shell eggs is left out in ambient temperature. Cos- eggs placed in the walk in cooler. x

3-501.17(A) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf

Deli area- cut produce is not dated for expiration in the walk-in cooler. o

3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf

Deli area- opened jug of milk is not dated for expiration. o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Retail area- there is no written procedure to clean up vomit/diarrheal events.

7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf

Bakery area- a spray bottle labeled 'Glass cleaner' has a white liquid in it used for lubrication of baking equipment.

2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11

Back area, deli area- there are open drinks stored on retail product and in prepared food refrigerators.

6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13

Bakery area- soap and paper towels are offered at the 3rd compartment of the 3-compartment sink by the bakers table.

5-203.11 At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 PfPf

Bakery area- there is no convenient hand wash sink in the bakery. A hand wash sink is needed convenient to the large 3-compartment sink by the bakers table.

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

Retail area- the certified food manager's certificate has expired in 2023.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)

Retail area- lard and taco shells are not labeled. o

3-307.11 Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11

Bakery area- a garbage can is used as a table with a tray across the top by the bakers table.

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)

Back area- foam containers are stored on the floor.

4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11

Deli area- forks and spoons in baskets are stored with handles down. Foam to-go containers are stored open and upright on top of the food case. Cos- items inverted during inspection.

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf

Bakery, deli, meat areas- there are no sanitizer test strips available for chlorine sanitizer. Cos- test strips acquired during inspection.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Meat area- the sliding window channels in the meat display cooler have an accumulation of old residues.

4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)

Bakery area- several large baking pans/trays are encrusted with carbon and oil residues.

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Back area- the restroom doors do not self close.

6-501.11 Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items not stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles; or not stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the maintenance tools. 6-501.113

Back area- floor broom stored on top of retail cases of drink.

2022 — 1 inspection

Jul 29, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 15 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP

RETAIL AREA- PACKAGES OF SALAMI AND RAW BACON HAD EVIDENCE OF SPOILAGE. COSSALAMI AND BACON WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. x

MEAT DEPARTMENT- RAW BEEF AND PORK STORED DIRECTLY OVER FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE AND DIRECTLY NEXT TO MILK. COS- RAW BEEF AND PORK WAS MOVED TO AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION DURING INSPECTION. x

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP

MEAT DEPARTMENT- RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER RAW BEEF ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. COS- RAW CHICKEN WAS MOVED TO AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION DURING INSPECTION. x

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)

MEAT DEPARTMENT- CONTAINERS OF RAW MEAT IN WALK IN COOLER NOT COVERED. COS- CONTAINERS OF RAW MEAT COVERED DURING INSPECTION. x

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

MEAT DEPARTMENT- SLICER, GRINDER, AND KNIVES ON PREP TABLE NEAR BAND SAW HAVE A BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE. COS- SLICER, GRINDER, AND KNIVES WERE REMOVED FROM SERVICE TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.BAKERY AREA- CAN OPENER ON SHELF OF PREP TABLE HAS BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE. COS- CAN OPENER WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. x Print Date: 7/29/2022 Page 1 of 5 21 Pf Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf Observation: MEAT DEPARTMENT- OPENED PACKAGES OF DELI MEAT KEPT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED WHEN PACKAGE IS OPENED. COS- PACKAGES OF DELI MEAT DATE MARKED DURING INSPECTION. x

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. PROVIDED ESTABLISHMENT WITH INFORMATION ON CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. o

7-204.11 Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. 7-204.11 PP

MEAT DEPARTMENT- BLEACH SANITIZER IN WARE WASHING SINK NEAR BAND SAW WAS ABOVE 200 PPM. COS- SANITIZER WAS REMADE AND CHECKED DURING INSPECTION. x Print Date: 7/29/2022 Page 2 of 5

Good Retail Practice Violations

BAKERY AREA- CAKES MADE IN BAKERY THAT ARE ON DISPLAY IN DISPLAY COOLER NEAR PRODUCE COOLER ARE NOT LABELED WITH NAME AND INGREDIENTS. COS- CAKES WERE APPROPRIATELY LABELED DURING INSPECTION. x

3-304.12(B) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)

RETAIL AREA- CONTAINER OF BULK SELF-DISPENSING BEANS ON RETAIL SHELF IN PRODUCE AREA HAD A SCOOP WITH HANDLE TOUCH THE FOOD PRODUCT. x

3-304.12(A) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in the food not stored with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 3-304.12(A)

MEAT DEPARTMENT-HANDLES OF A SPOON AND A KNIFE WERE STORED DIRECTLY TOUCHING RAW MEAT IN REACH MEAT FREEZER. COS- SPOON AND KNIFE WERE REMOVED FROM CONTAINERS OF RAW MEAT DURING INSPECTION. o

BAKERY AREA- SINGLE USE UTENSIL NOT STORED INVERTED. o

4-501.12 Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12

MEAT DEPARTMENT- CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE WITH SLICER HAD DEEP SCORE MARKS IN IT. o

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

BACK AREA- FLOOR TILES MISSING OR BROKEN IN BACK AREA AND THROUGHOUT STORE.RETAIL AREA- CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORE HAVE BROWN WATER STAINS. o

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

BAKERY AREA- WALK IN COOLER NEAT STOVE HAS A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE CEILING.RETAIL AREA- FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT HAVE A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. o

Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia had?: Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia ever been shut down?: No, Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia last inspected?: Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 20, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia had?: Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia find?: Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 20, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia are: 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4): Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6); 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf.
Does Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia have any repeat violations?: Yes, Estella's La Rancherita in Arcadia has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4): Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6).