El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota

Last inspected:

3572 17 St, Sarasota, FL 34235
Overview

El Rancho de Sarasota, a 49-seat permanent food service establishment in Sarasota, has averaged 4.4 violations per inspection across 12 routine inspections since January 2022, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included shell stock requirements (cited in 5 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (cited in 6 inspections), employee health policy violations (cited in 3 inspections), and hand washing violations (cited in 3 inspections). The facility received warning dispositions in 2 of its most recent 12 inspections and complied with callback requirements in 2 others. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 identified 21 violations including high-priority findings related to approved food sources, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

12Inspections
53Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota last inspected?
El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota are: Toilet facilities, Shell stock requirements, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota had?
El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota find?
El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, El Rancho De Sarasota in Sarasota 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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.

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