El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales
740 State Rd 60 W, Lake Wales, FL 33853
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales has two inspections on record. A routine food inspection on February 18, 2026 cited one high-priority violation related to food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action. A prior licensing inspection on September 24, 2025 found no violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 18, 2026
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (2)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales last inspected?
- El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales had?
- El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales has had 2 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales find?
- El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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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