El Ranchero
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2024, El Ranchero has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food separated and protected”, showing up five times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Newnan restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the following temperatures in the walk-in-cooler not at safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below : Raw chicken at 52F, 50F, Raw Beef 49F, 50F, 47F, 50F, Ground beef 48F, 49F, Cooked chicken 52F, 51F, Cooked pork 50F. All foods discarded during inspection and repair man called during inspection.
86
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following foods not held at safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below in walk-in cooler: Cooked chicken 50F, cooked ground beef 52F, 52F, and queso cheese 50F, 51F and 50F. All food items discarded during inspection. TCS food items held for cold holding shall be stored at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine not reaching minimum chemical concentrations. PIC will use three compartment sink until fixed.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink without hand drying provisions. Each handwash sink shall be provided with hand drying provisions. Paper towels added during inspection.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
70
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the prep-top cooler set up in a way that raw beef and raw pork would be brought over raw shrimp; in the reach-in-cooler shell eggs located over ready-to-eat foods and raw fish filet stored next to raw chicken; and in walk-in cooler raw beef over ready-to-eat foods and raw chicken stored next to raw beef. All foods moved during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple scoop handles touching food in bulk food bins. Scoop handles should be located above top level of food to prevent contamination. Scoops removed and replaced during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and dry storage area. All food should be stored 6in. off the floor. Items relocated during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
78
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizing solution at 10ppm. Sanitizing solution remade during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish placed into reach-in-cooler to thaw without removing from vacuum packaging. Fish removed from vacuum packaging and allowed to thaw.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
90
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the prep-top cooler set up in a way that brings raw chicken over raw beef and fish, and raw ground pork would be brought over raw shrimp, in the reach-in-cooler shell eggs located over ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken over and next to ready-to-eat foods, in the walk-in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef. All foods moved during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the prep-top cooler set up in a way that brings raw chicken over raw beef and fish, and raw ground pork would be brought over raw shrimp, in the reach-in-cooler shell eggs located over ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken over and next to ready-to-eat foods, in the walk-in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef. All foods moved during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following foods not held at safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below: In the Walk in cooler- Raw beef 49F, Raw chicken 49F, Cooked beans 52F, Cooked pork 50F, Cooked chicken 47F, 48F. On the prep-top cooler- Raw beef at 52F, in the reach-in-cooler- Raw chicken 47F, Cooked pork 55F, Raw shrimp 47F. All foods discarded during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed multiple trays of raw, ready-to-eat, and cooked consumer foods without time/date labels in reach-in cooler, prep-top and walk-in cooler. Spoke to PIC about implementing a time/date marking system for all employees to follow. Items date marked during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink without hand drying provisions. Hand drying provisions added during inspection.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed multiple trays of raw, ready-to-eat, and cooked consumer foods without time/date labels in reach-in cooler, prep-top and walk-in cooler. Spoke to PIC about implementing a time/date marking system for all employees to follow. Items date marked during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee drinks above stored food, no lids no straws. Drinks removed during inspection.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish thawing in vacuum seal bag with instructions indicating to remove from vacuum packaging before thawing. Fish discarded during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
43
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken over ready-to-eat consumer food, raw chicken over ground beef and whole muscle meat, and raw chicken next to cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Observed shelled eggs over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Storage order corrected during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed both buckets of sanitizer exceeding recommended limits for consumer safety. Sanitizer buckets remade during inspection.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed multiple trays of raw, ready-to-eat, and cooked consumer foods without time/date labels in reach-in cooler, prep-top and walk-in cooler. Spoke to PIC about implementing a time/date marking system for all employees to follow. Items date marked during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone charging on prep top surface. Phone moved to employee area during inspection.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers of salsa and trays of raw shrimp stored uncovered in reach-in cooler. Observed bulk containers of spices on shelving unit stored uncovered. Containers covered during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Ranchero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Ranchero on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Ranchero?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Ranchero.
How does El Ranchero compare to other restaurants in Newnan?
El Ranchero most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newnan average of 86.
Has El Ranchero's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Ranchero have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Ranchero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Ranchero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Ranchero is inspected around three times per year on average.
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