Mi Ranchito

311 A Vineville St, Fort Valley, GA 31030

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Mi Ranchito has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. 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.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to other Fort Valley restaurants (averaging 94), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: EHS observed raw chicken stored above raw cut beef in the reach-in cooler below the prep-top cooler. **********************************

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

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

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no test strips available for sanitizer solutions. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Advised PIC to supply facility with chemical text strips.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers of shredded lettuce stored in water on the pre top cooler and in reach in cooler. Except as specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this subsection, unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Advised PIC to drain water from the container of lettuce.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged ceiling tile in main kitchen area and dust buildup on ceiling throughout facility.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed coving missing in dishwashing area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tile in small cooking room for larger pots and dust buildup on ceiling throughout facility.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed coving missing in dishwashing area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tile in small cooking room for larger pots and dust buildup on ceiling throughout facility.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Feb 13, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoop in bulk sugar container located in bar area with scoop handle touching/buried in product.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: observed missing ceiling tile from water damage during rain storm 2/12/24 above meat reach in cooler. Also observed other water damaged ceiling tiles through main kitchen/ dry storage area. C/A:11-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Ranchito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Ranchito on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mi Ranchito?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mi Ranchito.

How does Mi Ranchito compare to other restaurants in Fort Valley?

Mi Ranchito most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Valley average of 94.

Has Mi Ranchito's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mi 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.

How often is Mi Ranchito inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Ranchito is inspected around three times per year on average.

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