El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown
Last inspected:
15492 Sw Warfield Blvd, Indiantown, FL 34956El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown has operated under two prior names, Jr's BBQ & Saloon (2016-2018) and Jr's BBQ (2021), accumulating 185 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.6 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. Fire inspections documented propane tanks stored inside the building under all three operators across a decade, a hazard that persisted through every rebrand. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: in March 2025, inspectors returned four days in a row with continued violations under an active emergency order, and in January 2026 inspectors found 10 violations including 5 high-priority items. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. Top recurring violations include improper hand and arm washing (17 citations), employee health reporting (14), and employee health policy (12).
Most recent closure: March 25, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown: Comparison to Martin County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
Martin County Avg
3.63
violations / inspection
3.63 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Martin County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown: Emergency Closure History (2)
El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025028820 | $800.00 | Mar 25, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024055957 | $400.00 | Sep 23, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Lp tank was removed to outside location.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown under active enforcement?
- Records show 5 emergency order inspections between March 25, 2025 and March 28, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown last inspected?
- El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown last shut down?
- El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown was last shut down on March 25, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown had?
- El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown find?
- El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown been fined?
- El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Rancho Restaurant in Indiantown operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Jr's BBQ & Saloon (2016-2018), Jr's BBQ (2021).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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