El Ranchito

273 N State St, Lyons, GA 30436

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Ranchito has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Nov 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation and lighting”, showing up two times.

Among Lyons restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee phone on shelf with dishes. CA: personal items must be stored in designated area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed handle of scoop in sugar container sitting in the sugar. CA: handle of scoop must stick out of food to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Inspector notes: Observed a food handler completing multiple tasks without washing hands and changing gloves, went from wiping the edge of the grill with a rag then pressing tortillas back to the grill, to the reach in cooler to grab a container of cheese. CA Hands must be washed and gloves changed in between the changing of tasks.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a personal sports drink being stored in a reach-in freezer. COS: PIC removed

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

May 21, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed build-up on can opener blade. COS: PIC instructed employee to clean & sanitize

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed meats undated in bottom of the reach-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC to date all prepped foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed meats stored uncovered in the bottom of prep top cooler. COS: Meats covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Ranchito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Ranchito on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Ranchito?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Ranchito.

How does El Ranchito compare to other restaurants in Lyons?

El Ranchito most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lyons average of 88.

Has El Ranchito's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Ranchito have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Ranchito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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