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Clayton County
Full-Service Clayton County Permit: 031-699

Ranchero Mexican Restaurant

7919 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236

96 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Followup • 2026-08-05
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

4 recorded inspections
A (96) Followup Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-08-05 • Violations Cited: 2
Ref: insp_ga_031-699_2026-08-05_12130
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 10D Good Retail Practice

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed bulk packaging without labels on the outside of the container. CA: All containers shall be labeled with the product name and the date.

Item 17D Good Retail Practice

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed no light over ware washing area. CA: The lights shall be at an intensity to where employee's are safe when using/cleaning equipment.

A (97) Followup
Inspection Date: 2026-08-05 • Violations Cited: 1
Ref: insp_ga_031-699_2026-08-05_12131
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 10D Good Retail Practice

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed bulk packaging without labels on the outside of the container. CA: All containers shall be labeled with product name and the date.

C (79) Routine
Inspection Date: 2026-07-06 • Violations Cited: 3
Ref: insp_ga_031-699_2026-07-06_12129
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed a knife in handsin in front food prep area. CA: A hand washing sink shall not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

Item 4-2A Critical / Risk Factor

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed food in the walk in cooler stored uncovered (Refried Beans, Sauce, and Sausage). CA: All food shall be stored covered to protect from overhead contamination.

Item 6-1A Critical / Risk Factor

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed chicken (79°F) on steam table and beans (50°F) in the walk in cooler and horchata (52°F) above 41°F. CA: All TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F or below.

B (82) Routine
Inspection Date: 2025-11-14 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_031-699_2025-11-14_12128
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 15A Good Retail Practice

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed the ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler @ 47F. Advised PIC all equipment containing TCS foods shall cold hold @41F or below. Advised to repair.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed hand sink in the main kitchen with soap. Advised PIC all hand sinks shall be supplied with soap at all times. COS: soap was provided.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed sink in the main kitchen without paper towels. Advised PIC all hand sinks shall be provided with paper towels at all times. COS: paper towels were provided.

Item 4-2A Critical / Risk Factor

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed food uncovered on the counter and at the bottom of the prep top cooler. Advised to cover.

Item 6-1A Critical / Risk Factor

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed TCS foods cold holding in the walk-in cooler above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. Advised to discard.