El Ranchero
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
74
Score
El Ranchero, located at 5300 N Braeswood Sq in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on 2025-09-16, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with general contamination procedures, equipment repair, and the cleaning frequency of nonfood-contact surfaces. Across three recorded inspections, El Ranchero has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 21, 2025
Reinspection (002)
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jul 29, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Violations — Sep 16, 2025 Inspection
General. contamination event. food establishment without written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
20-21.07(a)(03)
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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