RANCHO CHICO
704 US HWY 1, Tequesta, FL, 33469
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 17, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (3)
- 03D-02-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (47F - Cooling) at 2:38 cooling since 12/14.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (47F - Cooling) at 2:38 cooling since 12/14. Observed in deep container. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Rice 54F in walk in cooler. Cooked yesterday. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 01B-36-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (47F - Cooling) at 2:38 cooling since 12/14.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (47F - Cooling) at 2:38 cooling since 12/14. Observed in deep container. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Rice 54F in walk in cooler. Cooked yesterday. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold. **Admin Complaint**
Basic
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.