El Ranchero #1

562 Cobb Pkwy S, Marietta, GA 30060
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

EL RANCHERO #1, located at 562 Cobb Pkwy S in Marietta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 17, 2025. This inspection identified three minor violations related to food storage, labeling, and facility conditions. Previous inspections for EL RANCHERO #1 have primarily been categorized as medium-risk.

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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Followup
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Dec 17, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food in the main kitchen ice bath on counters(shredded cheese, lettuce, pico, salsa, sour cream, guac., onions, and tomatoes), counters, (chips, bowls, and tacos)and walkin cooler(beans, queso, ground beef, shredded beef, rice, pork, and beef covered biscuit); front food service counter(salsa) stored uncovered. Observed two trays of flour and seasoning container in the dry storage room uncovered. CA: Food must be stored covered Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: All foods covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in reused sour cream containers without a name identifier. Observed containers of sauces (sour cream, salsa, guacamole) in clear containers without name labels. All items are stored in the reach in cooler of the main kitchen. CA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. CORRECT WITHIN 10 DAYS
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee phones stored beside the microwave above lettuce on the prep table in the main kitchen. Observed employee food in the walkin cooler directly on top of a box containing cheese. CA: Designated area required for storage of employees items. 10 DAY CORRECTION REQUIRED
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)