Supermercado El Ranchito

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 rat droppings in facility. Observed rat droppings in first floor large westside dry storage room. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove rat droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 8/3/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of northside rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing soap dispenser for handwashing sink in rear prep area behind meat department installed above left drainboard of three compartment sink. Instructed to relocate and reinstall handwashing soap dispenser so that it shall not contaminate food or equipment on left drainboard of three compartment sink in said area.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on right door of two door reach in freezer near walk in cooler. Instructed to repair/replace damaged gasket on right door of two door reach in freezer near walk in cooler and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on condensor fan covers in two door reach in freezer near walk in cooler in rear. Instructed to remove ice buildup from interior of two door reach in freezer near walk in cooler in rear and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink in deli/meat prep area. Instructed to repair leaking faucet at handwashing sink in deli/meat prep area and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working fryer in rear prep area near westside exit door. Instructed to remove all unused or non working equipment that is unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: raw wood paneling behind coolers and next to basement stairs. Instd to seal raw wood (on both sides) or remove so as surfaces to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Fly glue strips noted from ceiling in prep area. Instd to remove and use proper insect control devices for prep area

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Live roach on floor in taqueria and live roach noted near hot water tank. Numerous dead roaches and casings noted in motors of coolers and on ledge leading to basement. Live large and small flies noted in rear by dry storage goods. Instd to remove all roach and fly activity, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: MULTI USE POTS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. AND In a self-draining position that allows air drying.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Paper towel lining under cutting boards and bottom interior of prep coolers. Instd to remove paper towels and mainain surfaces, clean and dry.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All rubber door gaskets of coolers and all motor hardware not clean, excessive debris. Instd to detail clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Raw wood paneling behind coolers and next to basement stairs. Instd to seal raw wood or remove so as surfaces to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable. Cracked and missing wall tiles noted behind cooler next to hot water tank. Instd to repair and maintain same

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed sugar storage containers undcovered on the prep table shelf in the kitchen area. Instructed to provide lid or cover sugar containers.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility reusing grocery bags to store dough and raw meats in kitchen reach-in coolers and rear storage freezers. Instructed to store food items in food grade containers or bags.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the prep and deli area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility using cardboard as a liner on the shelving in the food prep area. Instructed to replace cardboard with something smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Oserved dry food debris on the walk-in cooler shelving, and spilled food debris on the floors in the walk-in cooler, deli, and prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops stored in the bucket in the basement and rear dishwashing area. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in all prep coolers, maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes in prep area during storage, maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found torn gasket at middle door of 3 door reach in cooler in prep area, and at middle door of 3 door stand up cooler next to water heater. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found cutting board in deli prep area with deep grooves. Instructed to refinish or replace and maintain for a smooth easy to clean surface.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found raw wood on deli case at deli counter and on wall in prep area. Instructed to paint or seal to ensure a smooth easy to clean surface. Found milk crates used as shelving in water heater room. Instructed to remove and provide proper shelving for ease of cleaning.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found hot water at hand sink in customer restroom in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found minor debris build up on inside of ice machine, dusty ceiling vents in women's and men's restrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain all of the above.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found cardboard on floor near cooking equipment in prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain for a smooth and easy to clean surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items on floor and unused equipment stored in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor and remove unused equipment for ease of cleaning, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must hang mops to dry, maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in all prep coolers, maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes in prep area during storage, maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found raw wood on deli case at deli counter and on wall in prep area. Instructed to paint or seal to ensure a smooth easy to clean surface. Found milk crates used as shelving in water heater room. Instructed to remove and provide proper shelving for ease of cleaning.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found cutting board in deli prep area with deep grooves. Instructed to refinish or replace and maintain for a smooth easy to clean surface.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found torn gasket at middle door of 3 door reach in cooler in prep area, and at middle door of 3 door stand up cooler next to water heater. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found hot water at hand sink in customer restroom in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found minor debris build up on inside of ice machine, dusty ceiling vents in women's and men's restrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain all of the above.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found cardboard on floor near cooking equipment in prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain for a smooth and easy to clean surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items on floor and unused equipment stored in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor and remove unused equipment for ease of cleaning, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must hang mops to dry, maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining on bottom of prep tables. Instd to remove cardboard so as surfaces to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed allergen label missing on food (deserts, milk drinks, etc.) packaged on site, in the customer self service display cooler on sales floor. Must label the name of the food sources of any major food allergens (i.e. Milk, eggs, etc.) priority foundation violation.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed information on labels incomplete on foods (rice, salsas, etc) packaged on site, in the customer self service display cooler on sales floor. Must label all packaged foods with the following information: common name, list of all ingredients, net quantity, and the name and place of business of the manufacturer or packer, and sell by date (if tcs food). Must maintain same.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large pots too large to fully submerge in existing 3 compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instructed must eliminate utensils too large to fit in existing 3 compartment sink; or replace existing sink with basins large enough to accommodate all utensils/equipment; or provide an approved method (and demonstrate) to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all utensils/equipment.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris,blood and water pooling at bottoms of 2 door coolers in prep area. Observed soiled outsides of cooler doors. Must detail clean and sanitize all refrigeration. Must maintain same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear meat cutting board in poor repair (next to band saw), instructed to replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the rear cooking area oven not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in rear prep area not sealed/tiled etc., instructed to seal/tile.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with food handler requirements, instructed to provide.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags used to store frozen meats in the freezers. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard from the floor in the carniceria.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gaskets inside of the doors to the taqueria prep coolers. Must repair. Observed plastic grocery bags used to store frozen meats in the freezers. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard used to line the bottom shelf of the prep table.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed water on the floor of the basement area. Must maintain the basement floor dry.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard from the floor in the carniceria.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies on the walls, ceiling and stock in the food prep areas and storage area. 25 live fruit flies were observed in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gaskets inside of the doors to the taqueria prep coolers. Must repair. Observed plastic grocery bags used to store frozen meats in the freezers. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed water on the floor of the basement area. Must maintain the basement floor dry.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles on site. Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles with dust accumulation. Clean same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Stoppers missing for 3-compartment sink. Provide same.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Live flies noted on site. Over 30 live fruit flies in rear storage. Over 7 live house flies flying in front dining area. 3 live drain flies in toilet room. Instd to eliminate all flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend to contact pest control for additional service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean. Clean same and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles on site. Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles with dust accumulation. Clean same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Stoppers missing for 3-compartment sink. Provide same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guards on exposed hand sink in cooking area. Install splash guard on exposed hand sink to protect grill. Observed no splash guards on exposed hand sink in deli area. Install splash guards on each side to protect deli case and food prep sink. Install and maintain splash guards.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in coolers near cooking area with duct tape on hadndles. Remove duct tape and repair handles so that they are smooth and easily cleanable at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine soor in disrepair. Repair ice machine door and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed dark grooves on cutting board in butcher area. Clean and maintain so that dark grooves are removed.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor of basement. Dry and maintain floor in a clean dry conditon.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed basement unorganized with clutter. Clean and maintain basement so that it is clean and organized to deter any insect or rodent harborage.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations from inspection report # 1146364 dated 4/22/13 : # 32 must provide splash guard at exposed hand sink in the rear kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Must replace cutting board behind meat prep area with open seams. # 33 must clean interior of deep fryer has heavy grease build up inside compartment. Serious violation 7-42-090

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood holders on cutting boards that hold plastic wrap. Raw wood is not permitted because it is absorbent and not easily cleanable. Seal wood or replace wrapping devices entirely.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in cooler without tight fitting door. Repair door of reach in cooler to be tight fitting at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as shelf liner. All food storage shelves need to be non absorbent.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like substace on interior of ice machine. Remove substance and maintain in a sanitary condition.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed light shield needed in walk in cooler.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed back storage area with merchandise and soda cluttered and disorganize. Remove unecessary articles and organize so that all product can fit on shelving.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Certified food manager sandra trujillo has no original food sanitation certificate on premises at this time only showed a copy of her sanitation certificate must have original food sanitation certificate on premises at all times

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at exposed handsink in the rear kitchen area near 3 compartment sink must replace cutting boards behind meat prep area has open seams

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of all chest coolers throughout premises,clean interior bottom compartment of deep fryer has heavy grease build-up inside compartment

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all chest coolers and reach-in freezer in rear kitchen area

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Certified food manager sandra trujillo has no original food sanitation certificate on premises or posted at this time only showed a copy of her sanitation certificate must have original food sanitation certificate on premises at all times

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at exposed handsink in the rear kitchen area near 3 compartment sink must replace cutting boards behind meat prep area has open seams

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of all chest coolers throughout premises,clean interior bottom compartment of deep fryer has heavy grease build-up inside compartment

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all chest coolers and reach-in freezer in rear kitchen area

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at exposed handsink in the rear kitchen area near 3 compartment sink must replace cutting boards behind meat prep area has open seams

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of all chest coolers throughout premises,clean interior bottom compartment of deep fryer has heavy grease build-up inside compartment

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all chest coolers and reach-in freezer in rear kitchen area

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as rice,beans,steak,chicken,pork etc citation issued 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at exposed handsink in the rear kitchen area near 3 compartment sink must replace cutting boards behind meat prep area has open seams

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of all chest coolers throughout premises,clean interior bottom compartment of deep fryer has heavy grease build-up inside compartment

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all chest coolers and reach-in freezer in rear kitchen area

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove the rust from the shelves in the walkin cooler and paint with non toxic paint.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the cooking equipment,hood and filters above has grease buildup on them. Also clean the reachin coolers and travel carts throughout premises has food debris on them.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the basement and the first floor along the walls and in the corners and under the heavy equipment has dust and some dirt buildup. Also lift the store shelves and clean floor undreneath them.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Seal all holes in the walls throughout premises so no insect or rodent harborage.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found clutter in the basement and in the ist floor prep area. Instructed to remove the unnecessary articles and old unused equipment and clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Found the large standing ice machine has rust, lime buildup and a black substance inside the ice machine. Serious citation given 7-38-005(a). Manager and employee removed the ice and cleaned and sanitize the ice machine during this inspection. Corrected during inspection.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove the rust from the shelves in the walkin cooler and paint with non toxic paint.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the cooking equipment,hood and filters above has grease buildup on them. Also clean the reachin coolers and travel carts throughout premises has food debris on them.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the basement and the first floor along the walls and in the corners and under the heavy equipment has dust and some dirt buildup. Also lift the store shelves and clean floor undreneath them.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Seal all holes in the walls throughout premises so no insect or rodent harborage.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The one compartment sink faucet in the meat department is spraying water all over when the water is on. Instructed to repair or replace it. Some the cooking equipment in the rear prep area on the north wall not under ventilation. Instructed to have all the equipment completely underneath the hood.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: The meat cases need themometers inside the units.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found clutter in the basement and in the ist floor prep area. Instructed to remove the unnecessary articles and old unused equipment and clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage dumpster container lids cracked, missing. Instd to repair same and have tight fitting. Instd to have garbage area clean. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 4/2/09 (158580) not corrected. 31-must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables and racks in reach in coolers and and prep coolers. Must repair same. 33- must clean interior/exterior of all cooking equipment, cutting boards, prep tables, reach-in coolers and freezer, ceiling fan blades, storage racks. 34- must clean grease & food from floors along wallbases and under cooking equipment. 35-must replace stained ceiling tiles and seal all openings around pipes leading into ceiling. 38- must repair unknown water pooling under ice machine and downstairs leading to basement. 41- must elevate and organize massive amount of articles in basement. Citation issued 7-42-090 serious.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove all foil from shelves and have surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and in good repair. Ice machine door in poor repair , hinges removed. Instd to repair properly.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment thru-out needs cleaning, free of debris. (all prep tables, storage shelves, display shelves, legs, wheels, and all attached piping of equipment, meat slicer, grinder, coolers/freezers (interior and exterior).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in meat prep area in poor repair, holes, black moldy substance on ceiling. Instd to repair same. Walls thru-out prep areas need cleaning.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in rear prep area not under ventilation. Instd to have completely under hood.