El Rancho

330 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Bakery
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, El Rancho has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

El Rancho's latest score of 90 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure a certified food manager and the certificate is available for the inspection. List of resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked the sanitizer filled bucket in the bakery. noted at 0ppm. manager drained and refilled. chlorine at 50 ppm established
3-304.14
90
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
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 four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rancho?

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

How does El Rancho compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

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

Has El Rancho's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Rancho have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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.