Rancho Chico in Stuart
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91 Sw Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL 34994Rancho Chico in Stuart has compiled 151 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection—nearly 15% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with employee health reporting cited in at least 6 inspections, handwashing and handwashing facilities violations appearing in at least 5 inspections, and shell stock requirements cited in at least 4 inspections. Management awareness violations were documented in multiple recent inspections. The facility also received three fire safety violations between 2016 and 2020, all involving portable fire extinguishers with gauges in the red zone. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition after 9 violations were found on the previous day (March 2), when a warning was issued for 24 violations including high-priority failures in management awareness, approved food sources, and toxic substance control. An administrative complaint was recommended following the October 1, 2025 inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rancho Chico in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages
Rancho Chico in Stuart: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Rancho Chico in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Rancho Chico in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rancho Chico in Stuart last inspected?
- Rancho Chico in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Rancho Chico in Stuart?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rancho Chico in Stuart are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Rancho Chico in Stuart had?
- Rancho Chico in Stuart has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rancho Chico in Stuart find?
- Rancho Chico in Stuart was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Rancho Chico in Stuart ever been shut down?
- No, Rancho Chico in Stuart 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.
- 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Rancho Chico in Stuart had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Rancho Chico in Stuart has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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