Rancho Nando
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Rancho Nando nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Rancho Nando's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooker. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked ribs in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed bag with pasta stored in hand wash sink at prep station.
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed container with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator discarded at will. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed container with cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
39
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over hot dogs in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
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 cooked ribs stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, ribs cooked more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between walls and sink in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
43
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023 operator renewed her license during inspection.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-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 returned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in dishwashing area. Operator label bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area opposite walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Observed scoop with handle stored in ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with meat stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table. Operator discarded at will.
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
37
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with potatoes stored on walk in cooler floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
90
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed seafood mixture cold held at 47°F in flip top cooler. Per operator, item placed in unit 35 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over empanadas in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Observed chef change gloves after touching garbage container, changed gloves without washing hands and continued to engaged in food preparation. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink in kitchen removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 10/16/2023. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with degreaser at dishwashing area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with potatoes stored on walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-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 buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rancho Nando last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rancho Nando on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rancho Nando?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rancho Nando.
How does Rancho Nando compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Rancho Nando most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Rancho Nando's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rancho Nando have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rancho Nando 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 Rancho Nando inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rancho Nando is inspected around four times per year on average.
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