Ranch House Grille
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
86
Score
Ranch House Grille appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food storage containers identified with common name of food”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 97, which Ranch House Grille's 86 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an ambient air temperature taken with a min/max thermometer at 46*F in the cold holding drawers at the cook line. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. The establishment will utilize the other cold holding units on the cook line until the drawers have been repaired
4-301.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed loose tiles with pooling water in front of the ice machine. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Please re-cement and grout
6-501.11
86
Dec 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at ice dispenser in the kitchen with a bowl at the air gap with water accumulation. Assure that a 1" air gap is present at the ice machine. PIC removed bowl from air gap at ice dispenser
5-202.13
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical ware washing machine that utilizes chlorine,
4-501.114(A-E)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: Observed a package of molded strawberries in the walk in cooler. PIC voluntarily discarded food product after embargo. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection
3-101.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed the consumer advisory statement on the menu with no asterisks indicating the food items that are cooked to order. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Hamburgers and eggs on the menu require an asterisk
3-603.11
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler shelving units rusted and encrusted with organic matter. 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
4-101.11(B-E)
55
Aug 28, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Observed butter in squeeze bottles unlabeled on the cook line and pancake mix unlabeled in the dry storage area in the back. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. PIC was informed about these containers, was able to identify them and stated that he would label these items
3-302.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed a large plastic container holding bread covered in a trash bag used as a lid. Discontinue the use of trash bags as a way to store the bread as a lid in the walk in cooler. Fans above the walk in cooler are creating condensation that is leaking onto the bag. Discussed with the PIC about relocation for this item. Observed sealed butter on the floor of the walk in cooler. PIC was made aware and stated he would get someone to pick up the butter. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed metal tongs over the rails in the grill/stove area. In-use utensils must 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 must be stored above the surface of the food
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed a plastic scooper with a handle chipped and scratched. 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. PIC was informed not to use this scooper and find a replacement for this area
4-501.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 bay sink with a metal pan underneath to catch the water. PIC stated that he was unaware of what was happening with the pipe. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
78
Aug 21, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken cutlets on the metal part of the fryer temping at 100F and hashbrowns temping at 100F on a baking sheet above the grill. Cook stated that both food items have been out for 15 minutes. Cook voluntary discarded the hash browns and reheated the cutlets to 165. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed no testing strips by the dish machine, PIC grabbed some from the back but they were expired. Sanitizing using high temperature warewashing machines requires an irreversible measuring device to ensure food contact surfaces reach 160°F. Provide approved unexpired testing strips prior to re-inspection. PIC stated he will order new testing strips prior to re-inspection at 8/28/25
4-302.14
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed a large plastic container holding bread covered in a trash bag used as a lid. Discontinue the use of trash bags as a way to store the bread as a lid in the walk in cooler. Fans above the walk in cooler are creating condensation that is leaking onto the bag. Discussed with the PIC about relocation for this item. Observed sealed butter on the floor of the walk in cooler. PIC was made aware and stated he would get someone to pick up the butter. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises
3-305.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a red wiping cloth bucket underneath a table with plates test at 0ppm sanitizer concentrate. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations between 150-400. Wiping cloths were taken to the back by the PIC to be dumped and filled with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Observed metal tongs over the rails in the grill/stove area. In-use utensils must 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 must be stored above the surface of the food
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed a plastic scooper with a handle chipped and scratched. 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. PIC was informed not to use this scooper and find a replacement for this area
4-501.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 bay sink with a metal pan underneath to catch the water. PIC stated that he was unaware of what was happening with the pipe. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Observed butter in squeeze bottles unlabeled on the cook line and pancake mix unlabeled in the dry storage area in the back. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food. PIC was informed about these containers, was able to identify them and stated that he would label these items
3-302.12
58
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in walk in cooler to containers of french toast mixer with a preparation date of 9/20-9/27
3-501.17
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Observed at prep line across from the grill line working containers of butter and oil without common label name
3-302.12
86
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ranch House Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ranch House Grille on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ranch House Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ranch House Grille.
How does Ranch House Grille compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Ranch House Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Ranch House Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ranch House Grille have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ranch House Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ranch House Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ranch House Grille is inspected around five times per year on average.
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