Taqueria El Ranchero
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
61
Score
TAQUERIA EL RANCHERO, located at 505 Fair Av in San Antonio, TX 78210, had a moderate risk inspection on November 12, 2025, with a score of 61. This inspection identified two critical and four minor violations, including bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods and observed cleaning tools in a hand sink. Across four scored inspections, TAQUERIA EL RANCHERO has predominantly received high-risk classifications.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
May 30, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
32
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
33
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
37
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Violations — Nov 12, 2025 Inspection
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
3-301.11(B)
Observed cleaning tools in hand sink. Ensure hand sink is always available for use and not used for any other purpose.
Hand sink in back was once again blocked by torilla machinery. An additional sink that is accessible will need to be installed for back portion of establishment.
Ensure that air gaps are added to draining pipes in drain holes.
Observed cups and bowls in food containers. Ensure scoops have handles and are kept above food level.
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
3-501.14(A)(2)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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