Taqueria El Ranchero LLC #2
7300 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Rated “Good” · as of Feb 25, 2026
Taqueria El Ranchero LLC #2 was last inspected on February 25, 2026 and scored 10 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 25, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 10 points
1 critical-
CriticalManagement & training10 pts
Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.
Official wording (code 2600)
Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Unsatisfactory 15 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
No consumer warning posted for raw or undercooked food.
Official wording (code 2300)
Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.
Official wording (code 1400)
Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Dishwashing setup or sanitizer strength wasn’t right, or test strips were missing.
Official wording (code 4100)
Warewashing facilities properly installed, maintained, used; sanitizer concentration; test strips available and used
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 35 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature10 pts
Cold food was held above 45°F.
Official wording (code 2110)
Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Hot food was held below 130°F.
Official wording (code 1710)
Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))
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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood source10 pts
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Official wording (code 1000)
Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives
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Unsatisfactory 25 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
3 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood source10 pts
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Official wording (code 1000)
Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; approved additives
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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CriticalFood temperature5 pts
Cold food was held slightly too warm (42–45°F).
Official wording (code 2120)
Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.
Official wording (code 3300)
Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
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