Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami

Last inspected:

8888 Sw 136 St Sp373, Miami, FL 33176
Overview

Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 181 violations at an average of 8.2 per inspection—significantly higher than the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, particularly in handwashing facilities, employee health policy, consumer advisory compliance, and food contact surface sanitation. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. A single disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. The most recent inspection on December 22, 2025 documented 24 violations including three high-priority findings in management awareness, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. Prior inspection on September 2, 2025 cited three high-priority violations including employee health policy and proper hand/arm washing violations. A fire safety violation on May 31, 2016 involved a marked exit being blocked.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
189Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2020057324 $200.00 Nov 5, 2020 Miami (Doral)

Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami last inspected?
Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami had?
Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami find?
Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami was most recently inspected on May 26, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
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.
Has Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami been fined?
Los Ranchos Restaurant at the Falls in Miami has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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