Loganville, Gwinnett County

EL RANCHERO GRILL & BAR

534 Atlanta Hwy #E Loganville GA 30052

Food
Latest score
100
Apr 28, 2026
City
Loganville
County
Gwinnett
Grade
A
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

All cold holding units and hot holding units were observed to be in compliance (at/above 135 F hot holding & at/below 41 F for cold holding) unless noted otherwise in the temperature observation section of this report. No food additives Questions? 770-963-5132 gnrhealth.com

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

All cold holding units and hot holding units were checked and all temperatures were in compliance (unless noted otherwise). Questions? gnrhealth.com 770-963-5132

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 98Grade: A1 violation
Comments

All cold holding units and hot holding units were checked and all temperatures were in compliance (unless noted otherwise). All violations must be corrected by 05/23/2025 or the permit may be suspended. An informal inspection will be conducted by 05/23/2025. ***The owner requested an additional week extension to have the hot water heater replaced. An extension was approved until 05/30/2025. An informal inspection will be completed on or before 05/30/2025 to ensure that the hot water heater is in compliance** ECB 5/29/2025 - The contractor requested additional time to complete the installation of the hot water heater due to inability to obtain parts. An extension was given until 06/06/2025. ECB 5/31/2025 - The contractor advised that the hot water heater had been installed on 5/30/2025 at 12 noon. ECB Questions? eric.bailey@gnrhealth.com 770-963-5132

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

16A: .06(1)(g),(h)Hot water heater that was recently installed does not meet the minimum demand requirements for the facility (Navien model NPE-240S2 (NG) and is not compatible with the mechanical dish machine currently in use at the facility. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Contact Gwinnett County Environmental Health for a remodel application to determine the proper hot water heater sizing prior to installation of another unit. Violation must be corrected by 05/23/2025.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 95Grade: A2 violations
Comments

All cold holding units and hot holding units were checked and all temperatures were in compliance (unless noted otherwise). Questions? gnrhealth.com (770) 963-5132

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(6)(o)Quat sanitizer in-use at the three compartment sink observed with a concentration of 0 ppm. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operations must meet a specified minimum concentration (for chlorine sanitizer it must be 50-100 ppm; for quat ammonia, it must be used according to the manufacturer's specifications). (P) Corrective Actions: The person in charge advised that chlorine sanitizer would be used in the three compartment sink until a new bottle of quat sanitizer could be obtained.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

13A: .02(1)(d)The current inspection report was not posted at the beginning of the inspection. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. (C) Corrective Actions: The updated report was posted at the conclusion of the inspection.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 85Grade: B2 violations
Comments

All cold holding units and hot holding units were checked and all temperatures were in compliance (unless noted otherwise). Additives: flavored drink syrups Facility will receive an informal inspection by 06/28/2024 to ensure all violations have been corrected. eric.bailey@gnrhealth.com (770) 963-5132 x507

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Ice machine observed with black mold like substance present in the ice bin area. Food contact surfaces must be kept clean to sight/touch and free of mold like substances. Corrective Actions: Correct by 06/28/2024.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Multiple time/temperature control for safety foods observed cold holding above 41 F. Foods intended to be cold held must be maintained at 41 F or below. Corrective Actions: Items were discarded and cooler will not be used until repaired.