Pal Rancho II
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
45
Score
Pal Rancho II has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Coral Springs restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed ham cold held at 44F in flip top cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on ham for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. Ham temps at 51F in flip top cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Observed some employees certification with IFSEA expired on 09/05/2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. Most employees training certification expired. **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on tomatoes sauce stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce cooked 2 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: At the time of callback inspection no date marked on tomato sauce found in walk in cooler that made on 03/14/2026. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Jorge Salazar returned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: At the time of callback inspection, no certified food manager on duty. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Male employee at front line engaged in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed food item stored on walk in freezer floor. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. -Observed no hot or cold running water at mop sink. Both lines capped off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: At the time of callback inspection, no hot and cold water at mop sink. **Admin Complaint**
29-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed 1 wet wiping cloth at prep station not stored in sanitizer solution. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
21-12-4
45
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee touch his face with gloves and then touch clean dishes without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then change his gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed ham cold held at 44F in flip top cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on ham for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. -Observed some employees certification with IFSEA expired on 09/05/2025 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Jorge Salazar returned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on tomatoes sauce stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce cooked 2 days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Male employee at front line engaged in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop with handle stored inside seasoning container. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. -Observed no hot or cold running water at mop sink. Both lines capped off. **Warning**
29-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed containers with cut onions and lettuce stored in walk in cooler not covered. Items didn't prepared today. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed 1 wet wiping cloth at prep station not stored in sanitizer solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
30
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator working on pastries with black gloves on inside kitchen. Operator then washes hands with gloves on before leaving the kitchen, and then returning to work on pastries with the same gloves on.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed rag used to cover arepas in a bowl.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw pork belly (45F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in units not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed walk in cooler door not properly closed.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under cook line spray bottle with a green substance, unlabeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in milk flip top cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign near kitchen handwash sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster open
33-16-4
50
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. white rice (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator food made yesterday and left overnight to cool. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. white rice (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator food made yesterday and left overnight to cool. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Flip top; raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Operator put food on ice for quick chill.
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In triple sink area, ceiling vent soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 white cutting boards in kitchen, grooved with black marks **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of eggs on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 127F. Operator heated to 167F
10-07-4
52
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board behind kitchen flip top. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in dry storage room area, landing on canned food products. Observed 3 small flying insects in dishwashing area. Not landing on anything. Observed 2 small flying insects in expo/wait station not landing on anything
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler placed on top shelf above ready to eat foods.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top; cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding), under not temperature control. On unit less than 4 hrs. Operator made to reheat to 165F° for hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board behind kitchen flip top.
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed blue bowl used as scoop in cooking pot full of cooked white rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice (55F) stored in walk in cooler. Per operator cooling overnight. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice (55F) stored in walk in cooler. Per operator cooling overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter display, breads with cheese (87°F-96°F). Per operator items made less than 4hrs. Operator time marked for 0730-1130. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and reviewed the Employee agreement form, operator filled out. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back dry store room area.
36-32-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in kitchen handwashing sink. Provided handwashing sign
31B-04-4
47
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cook line fliptop lower cooler, containers of raw burgers and bacon above container of cooked sausage. Employee inverted items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, tray of non commercially wrapped steaks above open case of fish filets.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter with attached hose on water line behind dish machine missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maria Norena 8-18-2021 National Registry Person in Charge Alejandra Gomez
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of salsa in walk in cooler not date marked. Per employee prepared 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk container of rice in prep area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic buckets of chicken buillion base and plastic water bottles on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil to go trays on shelf above dish machine not inverted.
25-06-4
41
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw pork stored over fries inside reach in freezer at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over mayonnaise inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside sugar bin in kitchen; handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine at served station. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on superior 3 doors at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile cracked above cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicharrones stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
41
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #1: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat soup in walk-in cooler. Chef reversed. #2: raw steak above ready to eat queso blanco in walk-in cooler. Operator reversed. #3: raw steak above RTE arepas in reach-in cooler on cook-line. Chef reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Chef reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. 2 expired in September of this year. Operator is currently in the process of trying to renew them.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on dry storage shelf.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. #1: Water bottles stored on floor in dry storage area. #2: Bucket of chicken seasoning stored on floor near cook-line. Chef removed off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety flour not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator moved handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pal Rancho II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pal Rancho II on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pal Rancho II?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pal Rancho II.
How does Pal Rancho II compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Pal Rancho II most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Pal Rancho II's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pal Rancho II have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pal Rancho II means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pal Rancho II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pal Rancho II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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