El Rancho

330 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited El Rancho six times, with records going back to 2024. El Rancho was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

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

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Inquired regarding the facility certified food manager. unable to document. please ensure one person on duty, during the hours of operation has obtained the certified food manager. Available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed,
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rancho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rancho on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rancho?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Rancho.

How does El Rancho compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

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

Has El Rancho's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rancho 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 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.