Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach

Last inspected:

11208 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Overview

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach has 25 inspections on record dating back to 2016, with a combined 162 violations averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included management awareness failures, proper hand and arm washing violations, water supply issues, shell stock requirements, and employee health policy violations. Hand washing violations were cited in at least 4 of the 25 inspections, indicating a recurring compliance issue. The most recent inspection on February 10, 2026 found 18 violations (3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic) and was completed with no further action required. The prior inspection on September 30, 2025 found 12 violations and was also completed with no further action. A fire safety violation was documented on March 4, 2015 for electrical wiring in disrepair in the back storage area.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
162Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 6.5 violations / inspection 6.5 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg 3.13 violations / inspection 3.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Bay County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. In the back going into dry storage area.

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach last inspected?
Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach had?
Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach find?
Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
No, Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 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 V28 (Water supply) mean?
Violation 28 (Water supply) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/28.
Has Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in Panama City Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Sweet Basils (2015).

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