El Ranchito in Leesburg
Last inspected:
911 W North Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748El Ranchito in Leesburg has 19 inspections on record dating to at least 2024, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has received warning dispositions following high-violation inspections in March 2025 and August 2024. High-priority violations have recurred across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations (March 2025, August 2024), chemical storage violations (March 2025, March 2013, August 2015), food contact surface violations (September 2025, March 2013, August 2015), and proper hand and arm washing violations (March 2026, September 2025, August 2015). The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 cited 18 violations including high-priority violations for employee health policy, chemical storage, and proper hand and arm washing, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Ranchito in Leesburg: Comparison to Lake County Averages
El Ranchito in Leesburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
El Ranchito in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Ranchito in Leesburg last inspected?
- El Ranchito in Leesburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Ranchito in Leesburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Ranchito in Leesburg are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has El Ranchito in Leesburg had?
- El Ranchito in Leesburg has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Ranchito in Leesburg find?
- El Ranchito in Leesburg was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Ranchito in Leesburg ever been shut down?
- No, El Ranchito in Leesburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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