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Licensee
Name: RANCHO MATEO STEAKHOUSE License Number: SEA2325748
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2026
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 11995 SW 26 ST
MIAMI, FL 33175

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 03/10/2026 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
36-34-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents inside the walk in cooler, freezer, ware wash area and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed soiled ceiling vents inside the walk in cooler, freezer, ware wash area and kitchen area. **Time Extended**
16-01-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Time Extended**
24-08-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet food pans store on shelves in watershed area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed wet food pans store on shelves in ware wash area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door in disrepair. Also observed cracked lid cover for harina in the dry storage room and broken door gaskets for walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Also observed cracked lid cover for harina in the dry storage room and broken door gaskets for walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-25-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed at the prep area in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed at the prep area in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-63-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed missing oil pan for stove next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed missing oil pan for stove next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-24-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on the wall next to door entering into dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed holes on the wall next to door entering into dry storage area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and reach in freezers at the bar, one near coffee station and one in the kitchen, and one on dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed in walk in freezer and reach in freezers at the bar, one near coffee station and one in the kitchen, and one on dry storage area **Time Extended**
33-11-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
16-04-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed at small prep area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hws in the bar and near 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed no handwashing sign at the hws in the bar. **Time Extended**
23-03-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets for walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in coolers. Observed exterior of ice machine, exterior of reach in coolers near coffee station soiled. Observed soiled oven mittens stored on top of large mixer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed soiled gaskets for walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
14-33-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions in oil at (87F - Hot Holding) on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed cooked onions in oil at (97F - Hot Holding) on the cook line. A stop sale was issued. Employee discarded. **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed improper cooling method for Hawaiian sauce in a covered plastic container(150F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed improper cooling method for Hawaiian sauce in a covered plastic container(45°F - Cooling) dated 03/09-26 inside walk in cooler. A stop sale was issued. Employee discarded food item. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rust build up on housing of ice scoop in the kitchen. Observed soiled dish racks, meat slicer worn food debris on the blade, wood plank use asa prepping table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed rust build up on housing of ice scoop in the kitchen. Observed soiled dish racks, meat slicer worn food debris on the blade, wood plank use as a prepping table. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a knife and cutting board blocking handwashing sink in mini prep /kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed sanitizing bucket stored inside hand wash sink at the entrance of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observe no asterisks identifying raw foods for steaks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observe no asterisks identifying raw foods for steaks. **Time Extended**
16-37-1    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary and chlorine test strips available. Also observed to test strips for vegetable sanitizer being used. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed no quaternary and chlorine test strips available. Also observed to test strips for vegetable sanitizer being used. **Time Extended**
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