Newnan, Coweta County

El Ranchero

211 E BULLSBORO DR NEWNAN, GA 30263

Food
Latest score
91
Jan 9, 2026
City
Newnan
County
Coweta
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the following temperatures in the walk-in-cooler not at safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below : Raw chicken at 52F, 50F, Raw Beef 49F, 50F, 47F, 50F, Ground beef 48F, 49F, Cooked chicken 52F, 51F, Cooked pork 50F. All foods discarded during inspection and repair man called during inspection.

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 833 violations

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 the following foods not held at safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below in walk-in cooler: Cooked chicken 50F, cooked ground beef 52F, 52F, and queso cheese 50F, 51F and 50F. All food items discarded during inspection. TCS food items held for cold holding shall be stored at 41F or below.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink without hand drying provisions. Each handwash sink shall be provided with hand drying provisions. Paper towels added during inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dish machine not reaching minimum chemical concentrations. PIC will use three compartment sink until fixed.

Dec 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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 the prep-top cooler set up in a way that raw beef and raw pork would be brought over raw shrimp; in the reach-in-cooler shell eggs located over ready-to-eat foods and raw fish filet stored next to raw chicken; and in walk-in cooler raw beef over ready-to-eat foods and raw chicken stored next to raw beef. All foods moved during inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and dry storage area. All food should be stored 6in. off the floor. Items relocated during inspection.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple scoop handles touching food in bulk food bins. Scoop handles should be located above top level of food to prevent contamination. Scoops removed and replaced during inspection.

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw fish placed into reach-in-cooler to thaw without removing from vacuum packaging. Fish removed from vacuum packaging and allowed to thaw.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizing solution at 10ppm. Sanitizing solution remade during inspection.

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 678 violations

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 the prep-top cooler set up in a way that brings raw chicken over raw beef and fish, and raw ground pork would be brought over raw shrimp, in the reach-in-cooler shell eggs located over ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken over and next to ready-to-eat foods, in the walk-in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef. All foods moved during inspection.

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 the prep-top cooler set up in a way that brings raw chicken over raw beef and fish, and raw ground pork would be brought over raw shrimp, in the reach-in-cooler shell eggs located over ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken over and next to ready-to-eat foods, in the walk-in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef. All foods moved during inspection.

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 the following foods not held at safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below: In the Walk in cooler- Raw beef 49F, Raw chicken 49F, Cooked beans 52F, Cooked pork 50F, Cooked chicken 47F, 48F. On the prep-top cooler- Raw beef at 52F, in the reach-in-cooler- Raw chicken 47F, Cooked pork 55F, Raw shrimp 47F. All foods discarded during inspection.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee drinks above stored food, no lids no straws. Drinks removed during inspection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink without hand drying provisions. Hand drying provisions added during inspection.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple trays of raw, ready-to-eat, and cooked consumer foods without time/date labels in reach-in cooler, prep-top and walk-in cooler. Spoke to PIC about implementing a time/date marking system for all employees to follow. Items date marked during inspection.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple trays of raw, ready-to-eat, and cooked consumer foods without time/date labels in reach-in cooler, prep-top and walk-in cooler. Spoke to PIC about implementing a time/date marking system for all employees to follow. Items date marked during inspection.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw fish thawing in vacuum seal bag with instructions indicating to remove from vacuum packaging before thawing. Fish discarded during inspection.

Feb 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 765 violations

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 chicken over ready-to-eat consumer food, raw chicken over ground beef and whole muscle meat, and raw chicken next to cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Observed shelled eggs over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Storage order corrected during inspection.

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 bulk containers of salsa and trays of raw shrimp stored uncovered in reach-in cooler. Observed bulk containers of spices on shelving unit stored uncovered. Containers covered during inspection.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple trays of raw, ready-to-eat, and cooked consumer foods without time/date labels in reach-in cooler, prep-top and walk-in cooler. Spoke to PIC about implementing a time/date marking system for all employees to follow. Items date marked during inspection.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed both buckets of sanitizer exceeding recommended limits for consumer safety. Sanitizer buckets remade during inspection.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee cell phone charging on prep top surface. Phone moved to employee area during inspection.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 755 violations

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 in walk in cooler: raw chicken & raw beef stored beside and above ready to eat food; in reach in cooler: raw egg, raw chicken, & raw beef beside or above ready to eat foods. PIC moved all items to appropriate location.

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 TCS foods stored above proper cold holding temperature of 41F including: reach-in cooler: chicken 50F, steak 51F, pork 53F, & chorizo 56F prep-top cooler: steak 51F, chicken 53F, shrimp 50F Prep sink: shrimp 53F PIC discarded all items.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed queso at 125F. PIC re-heated item.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dish machine and sanitizer buckets below minimum concentration. PIC re-made buckets.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fish and shrimp thawing in sink without running water. Shrimp had not been removed from vacuum sealed packaging. Temperatures were above 41F. PIC discarded items.