Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart
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3631 Se Salerno Rd, Stuart, FL 34997Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart has been cited for 94 violations across 23 inspections dating back to 2022, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2 but with a notably severe pattern of employee health and handwashing violations. Hand washing violations have appeared in at least 8 of the last 10 inspections, and employee health policy violations (sick worker protocols) were documented in 3 of the last 5 inspections, including high-priority citations in December 2023 and January 2023. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,360 in fines and received administrative complaint recommendations in December 2023 and January 2023 for systemic food safety violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 documented 9 violations, including multiple high-priority handwashing and employee health reporting violations, but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages
Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023071765 | $600.00 | Dec 11, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023005978 | $400.00 | Jan 19, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022038119 | $200.00 | Jul 5, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2016034757 | $160.00 | Jul 7, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart last inspected?
- Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart had?
- Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart find?
- Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart ever been shut down?
- No, Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,360.00 in fines.
- How much has Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart been fined?
- Taqueria El Ranchito in Stuart has been fined a total of $1,360.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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