Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina

11 2Nd Ave Sw, Moultrie, GA 31768

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina, the earliest from 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

Compared to other Moultrie restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed black build up under lid in ice bin in bar area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will have an employee to clean under lid in ice bin in bar area.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee handling food with proper hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC had the employee that was handling food to put on proper hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of grease on black pipes under vent hood in kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC stated that the vent hood will be cleaned soon.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed small black sauce cups being used as scoops in several different spices. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS PIC removed the small black sauce cups from the different spices.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several large sour cream containers being reused to store salsas. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS PIC moved salsas to other food grade containers.

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

Jun 20, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina compare to other restaurants in Moultrie?

Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Moultrie average of 85.

Has Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina 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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