El Super Rancho

4501 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk Grade: C

Public records show six inspections at El Super Rancho stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so El Super Rancho trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed container of chicharron with a date mark of 12/28 inside walk-in cooler. Observed beef soup, chicken soup, and birria datemarked for 12/30 inside walk-in cooler. Per PIC, RTE TCS foods (see embargo list) were prepared on 12/28 and 12/30. Ready to Eat (RTE) TCS foods shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days at 41ᵒF. PIC discarded RTE TCS foods (see embargo list) at time of inspection

3-501.18

Food thermometer not available or accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no functional food probe thermometer at establishment. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. PIC provided a functional/calibrated food probe thermometer for establishment prior to end of inspection

4-302.12

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provision at handwash sink next to 3-compartment sink. Handwash sinks shall be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities shall be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Windex and general-use chemical bottles stored next to food containers on storage rack. PIC properly stored chemical bottles at time of inspection

3-302.11(A3-8)

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed knives stored between cutting board and wall of hot holding display case. In-use utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles shall be stored above the surface of the food. Person in charge (PIC) properly stored in-use knives at time of inspection

3-304.12

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed container of rice and container of beef soup datemarked for 5/8 and container of beans datemarked for 5/7. Per person in charge (PIC), datemark on food containers note the day food was prepared. 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). All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Cardboard was being placed under containers of meat with stains present. Also observed meat slicing device being stored on cardboard. 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. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Correct prior to next routine inspection

4-101.11(B-E)

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Super Rancho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Super Rancho on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Super Rancho?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Super Rancho.

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

El Super Rancho most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Super Rancho have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Super Rancho means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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