Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

6295 Lake Worth Rd Ste 5-9, Lake Worth, FL 33463
Overview

Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth has accumulated 164 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Recent enforcement has intensified, with administrative complaints recommended in both October and December 2025 after inspectors found 18 and 11 violations respectively. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,900 in fines.

Most recent closure: May 12, 2017 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
164Violations
1Closures
$1,900in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 09:44:00

Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,900.00

Disciplinary action history for Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025089835 $1,100.00 Oct 17, 2025 Orlando
2--2025037927 $400.00 Mar 28, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2017025345 $400.00 May 13, 2017 Fort Lauderdale

Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 5 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth last inspected?
Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
When was Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth last shut down?
Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth was last shut down on May 12, 2017 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 Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited violations at Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth had?
Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth find?
Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
Yes, Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth has been emergency-closed 1 time 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
Has Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,900.00 in fines.
How much has Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth been fined?
Del Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $1,900.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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