JONESBORO, Clayton County

Ranchero Mexican Restaurant

7919 TARA BLVD STE 100 JONESBORO, GA 30236

Food

Latest score

Nov 14, 2025

City

JONESBORO

County

Clayton

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 825 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods cold holding in the walk-in cooler above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. Advised to discard.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in the main kitchen with soap. Advised PIC all hand sinks shall be supplied with soap at all times. COS: soap was provided.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sink in the main kitchen without paper towels. Advised PIC all hand sinks shall be provided with paper towels at all times. COS: paper towels were provided.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food uncovered on the counter and at the bottom of the prep top cooler. Advised to cover.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler @ 47F. Advised PIC all equipment containing TCS foods shall cold hold @41F or below. Advised to repair.

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 834 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods (raw chicken and raw beef) on an ice bath at the grill area cold holding above 41F. Also observed salsa on ice in the bar area above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS shall cold hold at 41F or below and to add more ice and water to the pans and container.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink at the bar without paper towels. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be supplied at all times.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scouring pad in the basin of the bar hand sink. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be unobstructed and accessible at all times. COS: PIC removed pad from sink.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in the bottom of the prep top cooler uncovered. Also observed a container of tortilla chips uncovered. Advised PIC all food shall be protected at all times against contamination.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef and next to cooked beef. Advised PIC all animal products shall be separated and stored according to their final cook temperature. COS: PIC re-arranged foods.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the ice bin open at the ice machine in the main kitchen area. Also observed foods uncovered in the bottom of the prep top cooler. Advised employee all food shall be protected at all times from contamination. COS: Foods were covered.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed foods thawing on the counter in the main kitchen area. Advised on proper thawing methods. COS: PIC moved items to the walk-in cooler.

May 1, 2024

Followup

Score: 756 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Mexican rice cooling on the counter at 119F. Food employee stated that the Mexican rice was cooked at 10am and placed on the counter. Advised PIC proper cooling time/ temperature parameter shall be 135F to 70F within 2 hours and 70F to 41F within 4 hours. COS Employee discarded Mexican rice.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival to the facility there was no person in charge. Advised employee that a person in charge is required for inspection at all times.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

At the time of inspection, the employee in charge was unable to provide documentation from employee responsibilities to report food borne illnesses or symptoms. Advised employee to obtain an employee health policy and have employee sign. COS: Employee located forms.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 2 cups and 1 knife in the basin of the hand sink at the bar area. Advised employee hand sinks shall be clear and accessible at all times.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the ice bin open at the ice machine in the main kitchen area. Advised employee all food shall be protected at all times from contamination.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food accumulation on the surfaces of the microwave in the main kitchen area. Advised to clean.

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 639 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shrimp next to jalapenos, pickles, and raw beef. Also observed raw chicken above shrimp and ready to eat items in the bottom of the prep top cooler. COS: Items re-arranged by PIC.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken cold holding on the counter above 41F. Also observed salsa at the wait station cold holding above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS: Chicken was moved to the reach in cooler and Salsa was discarded.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility does not have a current certified food safety manager. Advised PIC at least 1 employee that has supervisory responsibility shall obtain a CFSM certificate.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the facility could not provide documentation on employees and conditional employees knowledge to report food born illnesses. Advised PIC to obtain a policy and have employee sign.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility could not provide cleanup procedures for vomiting/diarrhea events or supplies. (Norovirus clean up procedures hand out provided)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed surfaces of the ice machine and microwave with black build up and heavy food debris on the inside (microwave). Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency to prevent accumulation on the surfaces.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live cockroach activity on the kitchen floor near the prep area. Advised PIC to contact the pest control for service.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light entry at the back door. Advised PIC to repair weatherstrip.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival the hot water was unavailable at the hand sink in the prep area. COS: Hot water was restored.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 823 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shrimp next to jalapenos, raw steak above mushrooms next to green peppers, raw ground beef above raw shrimp and fully cooked wings next to ground beef. Advised to store food items based on final cook temp.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed certified food safety manager certificate not posted. Advised to obtain and post in public view.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed condensation dripping onto pan of food in walk in cooler. Advised to relocate and repair