El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
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Score
El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, located at 545 Baxley Hwy Unit A-B in Hazlehurst, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 9, 2025. The inspection identified four minor violations, including issues with food labeling, posted notices, and the storage of single-use articles. This recent inspection aligns with the facility's historical pattern of mostly low-risk evaluations.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Mar 13, 2025
Followup
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Jan 30, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
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Violations — Dec 9, 2025 Inspection
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Food stored in bags and containers unlabeled such as, Noodles in rear storage. CA: Label foods with common name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Last inspection not posted. Display current inspection.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Napkins and "to-go" trays stored on box on floor along side of oven cleaning chemicals. CA: Store single use items 6 inches off the floor to prevent potential contamination. Single use items were moved with a chair after inspectors requested that the items be moved during inspection.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Raw meat in freezer stored directly in "wal-mart" bags. Rice in hot hold was stored in grocery bags as a liner for pan. CA: Use only food grade storage containers.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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