El Ranchero Mexican Grill
B°7200 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85226
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2502324
Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history2 on record
2026
Aug 19, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
2nd consecutive violation. Observed red and green salsa in the salsa bar at 55*F and 57*F. Per manager they had been there since this morning and were moved to the walk in to cool. Unit was holding at 56.7*F on inspector's min/max thermometer. Unit must be 41*F or below to ensure it is able to hold TCS foods at the proper temperatures.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
2nd consecutive violation. At time of inspection, in the walk in cooler, no dates were observed on many small containers of salsas, large containers of salsas, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, cooked rice, and cooked beans. All foods were prepared yesterday or before. Discussed with manager labeling all ready to eat (RTE), TCS foods with a date mark of when they were prepared within 24 hours or preparation. Dates were added to foods.
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Repeat Violation 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two large, home-use pesticide sprayers on the back chemical shelving. Pesticides must be applied by certified applicators and may not be stored on the premises. Pesticides were removed from the establishment. Discussed pest management plan with manager.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
May 6, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the salsa bar cooler observed tomato salsa, tomatillo salsa, and cut cabbage at 55*F to 58*F. All foods had been in the unit since yesterday. Foods were embargoed.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the walk in cooler observed cooked rice, cooked beans, tomatoes, cut lettuce, pico de gallo, and various salsas without dates. All foods had been made within the last 3 days. Foods were date marked at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the walk in cooler, observed 2 large, deep, plastic containers full of salsas cooling. At time of inspection the salsas were at 90*F to 95*F. Per manager, foods were placed in the walk in to cool about 30 minutes prior. Instructed manager to used approved cooling methods. Recommended using metal 200 pans on the speed rack. Sent guidance documents to manager.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →