El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami
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12881 N Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33186El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 199 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection—nearly 42% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, appearing in most recent inspections including employee health reporting, handwashing failures, shell stock requirements, food contact surface contamination, and time-temperature control violations. The facility received warnings in February 2026 and March 2024, and most inspections since mid-2024 have documented high-priority findings despite compliance callbacks. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026 identified 15 violations including one high-priority shell stock requirement, one high-priority time control violation, and one high-priority food contact surface violation, resulting in a warning issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami last inspected?
- El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 1, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Approved food source, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami had?
- El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami find?
- El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami was most recently inspected on September 1, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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