Taqueria Mi Ranchito
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Taqueria Mi Ranchito, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food stored covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Baxley restaurants, the typical score is 91; Taqueria Mi Ranchito is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that facility is manually ware washing and not sanitizing equipment. COS. Employee set up wash, rinse, and sanitize and rewashed all the dishes. CA: When manually ware washing, chemical sanitizers shall be at the appropriate concentration.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris in freezers. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed that the employee restroom did not have a covered trash receptacle. CA: All restrooms used by women shall have a covered trash receptacle for sanitary products.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged walls and ceilings tiles throughout the facility, especially in the lobby and bathrooms; minor wall damage in the kitchen area. CA: Facility shall be well maintained.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food stored uncovered. CA: All food shall be stored covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing bracelets while handling/preparing food. COS. Employee removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, employees shall not wear jewelry on their hands or wrists wile preparing/handling food, to include medical information bracelets.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use items being stored upright. COS. Items inverted. CA: All single-use items shall be stored to prevent contamination by either being inverted or covered.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
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Mar 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand cleanser at the hand wash sink. COS. Soap placed at sink. CA: Each hand wash sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleanser.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored uncovered. COS. Lids placed on food. CA: All food shall be stored covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that the weather stripping on the back door to the kitchen was worn down causing there to be a gap to allow pest entry. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight fitting.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Aug 12, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand cleanser at the hand wash sink. COS. Soap placed at sink. CA: Each hand wash sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleanser.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored uncovered. COS. Lids placed on food. CA: All food shall be stored covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that the weather stripping on the back door to the kitchen was worn down causing there to be a gap to allow pest entry. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight fitting.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Apr 9, 2024
Initial
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that facility is manually ware washing and not sanitizing equipment. COS. Employee set up wash, rinse, and sanitize and rewashed all the dishes. CA: When manually ware washing, chemical sanitizers shall be at the appropriate concentration.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food stored uncovered. CA: All food shall be stored covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing bracelets while handling/preparing food. COS. Employee removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, employees shall not wear jewelry on their hands or wrists wile preparing/handling food, to include medical information bracelets.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use items being stored upright. COS. Items inverted. CA: All single-use items shall be stored to prevent contamination by either being inverted or covered.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris in freezers. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed that the employee restroom did not have a covered trash receptacle. CA: All restrooms used by women shall have a covered trash receptacle for sanitary products.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged walls and ceilings tiles throughout the facility, especially in the lobby and bathrooms; minor wall damage in the kitchen area. CA: Facility shall be well maintained.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Mi Ranchito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mi Ranchito on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Mi Ranchito?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Mi Ranchito.
How does Taqueria Mi Ranchito compare to other restaurants in Baxley?
Taqueria Mi Ranchito most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Baxley average of 91.
Has Taqueria Mi Ranchito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria 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 Taqueria 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 Taqueria Mi Ranchito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Mi Ranchito is inspected around four times per year on average.
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