El Rancho Market

8901 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at El Rancho Market, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed sliding door on deli meat display cooler with broken handle. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
95
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: Observed back food prep table in state of disrepair, exposed wood with cracks, crevices, and projections. Discussed materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition. The person in charge discontinued use of the prep table and placed a replacement order
4-101.11(B-E)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of raw meat debris and soils residues on the handle of the paper towel dispenser behind the meat counter
4-602.13
90
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine saniter solution greater than 200ppm chlorine concentration. The person in charge discarded the sanitizer solution and placed wiping clothes in sanitizer solution with 50-100ppm chlorine
3-304.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of dust soils on the vents directly above the prep table in the cremeria. Observed splatter and build up of raw animal protein debris on the slider window handles, window slide rails, and exterior of the meat case. Observed accumulation of food debris on the handle of the paper towel dispenser of the hand wash sink behind the meat case
6-501.12
90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rancho Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rancho Market on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

El Rancho Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rancho Market have averaged around one violation 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.