El Rancho Supermarket #1631
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
74
Score
El Rancho Supermarket #1631, located at 11210 North Fwy in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 9, 2025. The inspection noted six minor violations, including issues with cross-contamination prevention, proper date marking for refrigerated ready-to-eat foods, and bulk food display requirements. Across four recorded inspections, El Rancho Supermarket #1631 has consistently received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint (003)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint (003)
10 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
Dec 6, 2023
Complaint (003)
2 minor violations.
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Violations — Dec 9, 2025 Inspection
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Bulk food display, service. the sale of unpackaged food that is displayed and sold in bulk from a self-service container is authorized, provided that the self-service container has a tight-fitting lid that is securely attached to the container and kept closed except during service or refill; the container, lid and any other utensil are constructed of nontoxic materials that provide for easy cleaning and proper repair; a utensil equipped with a handle is provided and used for dispensing of food; and a conspicuous sign instructing the customer on the proper dispensing procedure is posted in the immediate display area.
20-21.05(i)(01)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
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General (Minor)
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