El Rancho Market

1076 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, El Rancho Market has five inspections in the public record. El Rancho Market was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chandler restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the flooring throughout the kitchen, especially around the hot holding station having the aggregate exposed. This creates spaces for standing water and making the floor not easily cleanable. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The faucet of the kitchen handwashing sink is somewhat loose and the base turns back and forth when using the faucet handles, distracting a bit from handwashing. Have the faucet base tightened so it doesn't move

5-205.15(B)

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Two of the kitchen handwashing sinks were partially blocked by trashcans. The sinks must always be free to use without moving anything. Corrected by manager

5-205.11

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The dishes were being washed but not sanitized in the 3-compartment sink. The manager then had the sinks properly set up with soap and chlorine sanitizer. Okay at 100 ppm

4-702.11

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a wiping cloth bucket in the Agua Fresca/Juice bar with chlorine sanitizer measuring above 200 parts per million. Sanitizer was diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020

7-204.11

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two employees in the walk-in wearing gloves scoop raw beef into a bowl then return to cook station, discarded gloves, put new gloves on without washing hands then proceeded to handle clean food-contact surfaces and ready-to-eat tortillas. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection

2-301.14

Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an electric cheese grater processor being stored with food particles. Per employee, the processor was used the day before and was not cleaned. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-702.11

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the Aqua Fresca refrigerator display case containing 10 containers of pico de gallo and refried beans with sell by dates of 12/15. PIC verified the date was the discard date. Observed in the walk-in a pan of salsa verde with a make date of 12/9. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.18

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rancho Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rancho Market on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rancho Market?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rancho Market.

How does El Rancho Market compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

El Rancho Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has El Rancho Market's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rancho Market 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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