El Ranchero

1025 Rose Creek Dr Ste 180, Woodstock, GA 30189

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

El Ranchero appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored covered”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Woodstock average 83, so El Ranchero trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the sanitizer concentration of bleach less than 50ppm. Must be between 50 and 100ppm. COS by bringing the concentration to 100ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several foods stored in the refrigerator not covered. Foods stored must always be covered. COS by covering the foods.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed ice bin left uncovered at the waitress station. COD by closing the lid.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed foods that are not easily identifiable such as water and salt not labelled. Must label the foods that are not easily identifiable when transferred from original containers. COS by labeling.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food stored uncovered in the refrigerator. COS by covering with lids.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Inspection report posted inside/behind the cash register and it is very hard to see. Must move the inspection report to the wall next to the cash register.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two pans of beans being held at room temperature. TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by reheating.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed shredded cheese being improperly cold held on ice above 41°F. Also observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in both reach-in coolers being cold held above 41°F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F. COS by creating a proper ice bath for cheese. Coolers must be addressed within 72 hours.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pans of queso being hot held in bain-marie at 117°F and 81°F. Also observed beans being hot held at 123°F in steam table. TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by reheating.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed mold build-up in bulk ice machine. Machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine dispensing chlorine at 10 ppm. Must dispense at 50 ppm. COS by discontinuing use of dish machine for sanitizing and setting up sanitizer in 3-compartment sink. Dishes may be washed in dish machine but sanitized in sink until fixed.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Management unable to provide employee health policy for kitchen staff. All employees must read and sign.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy build-up on food storage shelves in both reach-in coolers in kitchen---particularly the top shelves. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Must clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed both ice bins and both lemon/lime containers in expo area left uncovered while not in active use. Also observed several containers of queso uncovered in reach-in cooler. Any food items not in active use must be kept covered to prevent any potential overhead contamination. COS by covering.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed door of reach-in cooler to left of walk-in not properly closing. Must fix as this is negatively impacting temperature of food.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Ranchero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Ranchero on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Ranchero?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Ranchero.

How does El Ranchero compare to other restaurants in Woodstock?

El Ranchero most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Woodstock average of 83.

Has El Ranchero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Ranchero have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.

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