Taqueria El Ranchito

Inspection history

1. A

   2026-05-20

   Pass · Complaint Re-Inspection

   No itemized violations published for this inspection.

2. F

   2026-05-12

   Fail · Complaint
   • CRITICAL 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OB…
   • CRITICAL 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF PINTO BEANS, DRIED CHILIS, ONIONS GNAWED, TORN AND READY TO PREPARE FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD PACKAGES SHALL BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND …
   • CRITICAL 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDE…
   • CRITICAL 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION…
   • CRITICAL 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: AL PASTOR 109.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS…
   • CRITICAL 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN SOUP, BEEF). NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-INCOOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE P…
   • minor 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPE…
   • CRITICAL 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION. LIVE MICE AND RAT OBSERVED IN BASEMENT OVER 350 DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT: DINING ROOM, 1ST FLOOR PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND ON SHELVES IN B…
   • minor 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM …
   • minor 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
   • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT…
   • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK IN COOLER/ WALK IN FREEZER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE PALLETS AND PRO…
   • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN
   • minor 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
   • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP/ STORAGE TO BE FALLING APART DUE TO LEAKING PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND REPLACE BROKEN CEILING (DRYWALL)
   • CRITICAL 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVING QUARTER IN BASEMENT WHERE BEDS, DRESSERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN WOMAENS TOILET ROOM MISSING BASE TILE AND UNFINISHED WALL UNDER HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
   • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING OUTLET COVER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OUTLET COVER AND MAINTAIN
   • CRITICAL 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2629316 CONDUCTED ON 01/06/2026 . PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#37) 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Nam…
3. B

   2026-01-06

   Pass w/ Conditions · Canvass
   • CRITICAL 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN SOUP, BEEF). NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-INCOOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE P…
   • minor 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE COTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME AT ALL TIMES.
   • minor 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
   • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL SURFACES TO BE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH …
   • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAI…
   • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS…
   • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEND FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA…
   • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ALL CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AND …
   • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD FOR LINER ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
   • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOW THEM AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS.
   • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIES.
   • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER…
   • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GRASE BUILD UP NON-VENTILATION HOOD AND FILETRS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATERS DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BROKEN, CRACKED, MISSING, DAMAGED…
   • minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW LIGHT BULBS OFF IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/ REPLACE AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
   • minor 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
   • minor 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE CERTFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINI…