What is Rancho Mateo Steakhouse's health inspection score?

Rancho Mateo Steakhouse has a SafeDine safety score of 10 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rancho Mateo Steakhouse last inspected?

Rancho Mateo Steakhouse was last inspected on March 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rancho Mateo Steakhouse have?

Rancho Mateo Steakhouse has 120 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rancho Mateo Steakhouse safe to eat at?

Rancho Mateo Steakhouse has a safety score of 10/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Rancho Mateo Steakhouse serve?

Rancho Mateo Steakhouse serves Steakhouse cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rancho Mateo Steakhouse

Name: Rancho Mateo Steakhouse
Address: 11995 SW 26 ST, Miami, 33175
Rating: 10

11995 SW 26 ST, Miami

Last Inspected: 3/11/2026

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Steakhouse•Kendall

Ranked #868 of 934 in KendallBetter than 29% of steakhouse restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 11, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

14x

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

14x

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

10x

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-96

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-23 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-27 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+30 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 4/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (10/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

11995 SW 26 ST, Miami, FL 33175

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

6 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Mar 2026

3 inspections

7 high priority

19 intermediate

49 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Routine - Food2 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

2 Med10 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−68 pts

High Priority (2)

−40 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−20 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(3x)−15
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (3)

−8 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−68 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

1 High5 Med14 Basic

20 total3 risk factors

32/100inspection score

−120 pts

High Priority (3)

−70 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(5x)Risk Factor−50
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−40 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled(2x)−10
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(3x)−15
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10

Basic (3)

−10 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6

Base deductions−120 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

6 High12 Med25 Basic

43 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−241 pts

High Priority (5)

−130 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(8x)Risk Factor−80
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (5)

−85 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled(3x)−15
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(4x)−20
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present(4x)−20
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(4x)−20
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (7)

−26 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
13Improper dress code: hair restraint, jewelry, or nails−2
23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(4x)−8

Base deductions−241 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

6 Med8 Basic

14 total3 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−74 pts

High Priority (3)

−50 pts

03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10

Basic (5)

−14 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−74 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

1 High1 Med12 Basic

14 total

61/100inspection score

−72 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

32Light bulbs not properly shielded−2
35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
42Water not from approved source−2

Base deductions−72 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

3 High2 Med12 Basic

17 total

36/100inspection score

−103 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5
24DBPR violation code 24−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
29Improper food storage/protection−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−103 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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