TAQUERIA MI RANCHO - KITCHEN

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. observed in reach and cooler in main kitchen area raw beef overcooked pork. Educated person in charge on safe, refrigerator storage and emailed the handout. The person in charge removed raw beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in upright reach in freezer cooked pork, not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on February 18, 2026 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed in main kitchen area door handles on upright reach in freezer.Person in charge cleaned handles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. observed in dry storage room, Styrofoam food containers stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed in reach in cooler pinto beans (47F - Cooling).Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 8/11/25.educated Person in charge on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler pinto beans (47F - Cooling).Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 8/11/25.educated Person in charge on cooling procedures.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed in reach in cooler cooked pork not date marked . Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/10/25 and date marked accordingly.. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area raw shell eggs over cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers wet nesting in main kitchen area. Person in charge separated to air dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in South kitchen Reach in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (68F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they were placed in Reach in cooler on 2/18/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Beans.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in south kitchen raw shell Eggs over flour Tortillas. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed the raw Shell Eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in South kitchen Enchilada sauce date marked 2/11/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in South kitchen Enchilada sauce date marked 2/11/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in South kitchen Reach in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (68F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they were placed in Reach in cooler on 2/18/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the Beans.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main kitchen area food storage pans wet nesting on rack.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in south kitchen over Grill and Fryer hood Filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in dry storage room single service cup stored on floor. Person in charge stated no delivery's today and removed cups from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in South kitchen area above grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in South kitchen soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy to Person in charge

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy to Person in charge

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in South kitchen soiled with grease.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat cooked chicken in Reach in freezer next to entrance in main kitchen. Manager removed Beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal serving spoon in Handwashing sink in main kitchen area. Explained proper protocol for for use of hand washing sink. Employee removed spoon Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and stuffed peppers date marked 4/22/22. Manager stated that they were prepared 4/22/22 and put in freezer the same day and pulled from the freezer on 4/29/22. Explained proper protocol for date marking. Manager date marked product 4/29/22. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease above fryers in main kitchen area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open and dumpster is to full to close properly.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime . Observed soiled Reach in chest freezer in main kitchen . Observed Reach in chest freezer ice buildup.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves in main kitchen area rusted As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation