El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake
Last inspected:
1 La Grande Blvd, Lady Lake, FL 32159-2384El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake has accumulated 590 violations across 51 inspections since 2017, averaging 11.6 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $560 in fines. Recent inspections show a pattern of repeated callbacks and warnings, with March 2025 and September 2025 inspections documenting 6 high-priority violations each. Top violations involve ventilation, food contact surfaces, and utensil sanitation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
11.6
violations / inspection
11.6 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.29
violations / inspection
6.29 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lake County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $560.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023008224 | $400.00 | Nov 29, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2022033380 | $160.00 | May 3, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake: Full Inspection History — DBPR (51)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections50 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 4 inspections47 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections64 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 6 inspections48 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections48 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections42 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake last inspected?
- El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake had?
- El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake has had 51 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake find?
- El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake ever been shut down?
- No, El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
- How much has El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake been fined?
- El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake has been fined a total of $560.00 across 2 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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