When was Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach last inspected?

Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach?

The most frequently cited violations at Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.

How many health inspections has Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach had?

Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach has had 4 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach find?

Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach ever been shut down?

No, Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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.

Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach

Last inspected: February 26, 2026

5524 Us Hwy 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Walton County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Los Rancheros of Santa Rosa Beach I INC
DBPR License: SEA7602384

Overview

Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach has 4 inspections on record since August 2024, with 8 total violations and no emergency closures. Hand washing violations were cited in the two most recent inspections, appearing as high-priority findings in February 2026 (3 citations) and July 2025 (1 citation). A complaint-based inspection in July 2025 identified 4 high-priority violations including management awareness, consumer advisory failures, and shell stock handling requirements alongside the hand washing violation. Two prior inspections in February 2025 and August 2024 were completed with no violations. The most recent inspection on February 26, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

4Inspections

8Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: February 26, 2026

Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach: Comparison to Walton County Averages

This Facility 2 violations / inspection 2 violations per inspection

Walton County Avg 3.19 violations / inspection 3.19 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Walton County Avg 0.09 closures / facility 0.09 county average

Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (4)

2026 — 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority

Feb 26, 2026 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

2025 — 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority

Jul 9, 2025 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 1 inspection0 violations

Aug 21, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach last inspected?: Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach?: The most frequently cited violations at Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach had?: Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach has had 4 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach find?: Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach ever been shut down?: No, Los Rancheros in Santa Rosa Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.