El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale

Last inspected:

6023 Kimberly Blvd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
Overview

El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale has accumulated 344 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.1 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. Recent inspection patterns show repeated compliance failures: in October 2023, inspectors returned on consecutive days after finding 29 violations with 9 rated high priority; in August 2025, three consecutive inspections within two days documented 33 total violations with 15 high priority. Top recurring violations include improper cleaning of multi-use utensils, employee health reporting failures, and inadequate ventilation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
344Violations
0Closures
$1,400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 11.1 violations / inspection 11.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,400.00

Disciplinary action history for El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025071785 $560.00 Aug 27, 2025 Tampa
2--2021007091 $840.00 Jan 11, 2021 Jacksonville

El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections38 violations · 21 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections37 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale last inspected?
El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale had?
El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale find?
El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
Has El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
How much has El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale been fined?
El Rancho Bakery and Restaurant in North Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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