El Nuevo Ranchito

7335 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34606

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at El Nuevo Ranchito, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Spring Hill average 83, so El Nuevo Ranchito trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled: The can opener is soiled with food debris, and the interiors of both microwaves have food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener and both microwaves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Test strips are expired.

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. There are several wet nesting cups by the soda machine area.

24-08-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach was found under the three-compartment sink. The operator swept it up and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface (hood filters) soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - The shelves of the reach-in refrigerator in the back left of the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. The operator printed out the last inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-18-6

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust in front of the dining area near the cash register.

36-34-5

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nancy

53B-14-5

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked chiles rellenos and tortillas in reach-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath handwash sink in rear of kitchen.

29-11-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured to the right of the soda dispensing machine in the wait station area.

51-11-4

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored on shelf next to vegetable oil. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine on shelf next to clean plates. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris, and meat tenderizer with an accumulation of food debris in grooves.

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in white single door stand up reach-in freezer to the right of the mop sink.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.

10-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to the right of the two door vertical reach-in cooler.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease.

23-03-4

Oct 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Nuevo Ranchito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Nuevo Ranchito on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Nuevo Ranchito?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Nuevo Ranchito.

How does El Nuevo Ranchito compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?

El Nuevo Ranchito most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 83.

Has El Nuevo Ranchito's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Nuevo Ranchito have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Nuevo Ranchito means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Nuevo Ranchito inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Nuevo Ranchito is inspected around two times per year on average.

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