El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness
Last inspected:
2645 E Gulf to Lake Hwy, Inverness, FL 34453El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness has accumulated 222 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but has faced repeated enforcement cycles, with 6 administrative complaints recommended since 2023. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting, consumer advisories, and proper ventilation. In 2024 and 2025, inspection patterns show clusters of high-priority violations followed by callback inspections, indicating ongoing compliance challenges.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
This Facility
7
violations / inspection
7 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg
4.18
violations / inspection
4.18 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Citrus County Avg
0.34
closures / facility
0.34 county average
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025078742 | $400.00 | Oct 15, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness last inspected?
- El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness had?
- El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness find?
- El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness ever been shut down?
- No, El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness been fined?
- El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Inverness has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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