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HAZLEHURST, Jeff Davis County

El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant

545 BAXLEY HWY UNIT A-B HAZLEHURST, GA 31539

Food
Latest score
93
Dec 9, 2025
City
HAZLEHURST
County
Jeff Davis
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.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations
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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food stored in bags and containers unlabeled such as, Noodles in rear storage. CA: Label foods with common name.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Last inspection not posted. Display current inspection.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Napkins and "to-go" trays stored on box on floor along side of oven cleaning chemicals. CA: Store single use items 6 inches off the floor to prevent potential contamination. Single use items were moved with a chair after inspectors requested that the items be moved during inspection.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Raw meat in freezer stored directly in "wal-mart" bags. Rice in hot hold was stored in grocery bags as a liner for pan. CA: Use only food grade storage containers.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations
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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hot holding was not holding foods at 135 F or above. CA: Foods must be heated to 165 f and held at 135 or above for hot holding.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Last inspection not posted. Display current inspection.

Mar 13, 2025

Followup

Score: 991 violation
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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Last inspection not posted. Display current inspection.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 4313 violations
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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand wash was found blocked and employees working. Inspection was performed before establishment opened. CA: Keep hand wash sinks cleared, have employees wash hands when starting work or changing tasks. Only hand wash in hand wash sink. Supplied signs.

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: NoRepeat: No

Raw chicken stored over beef. Raw eggs stored over RTE vegetables. Store foods to prevent contamination.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cheese and horchata beverage left out at room temperature 56 - 60 F. CA: Keep food below 41 F or above 135 F.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Numerous food safety violations shows need for training and CFSM. CA: Obtain training as soon as possible.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand wash sink, once clear of obstructions, was found unsupplied with soap and paper towels. CA: Keep hand wash sinks supplied with soap and paper towels.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Kitchen pan stored under 3 compartment sink on ground with a stone inside of it. CA: Keep food contact items stored off of the floor and keep foreign items out of the kitchen.

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Beef steak on menu had no consumer advisory when ordered under cooked. CA: Discussed putting a sticker on the menu with consumer advisory to DPH standards.

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

Foods were found without date mark: Chicken strips, eggs, burger, cheese. CA: Obtain a procedure for keeping dates. Cooked food, cooled properly may be held 6 days from cook date.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Salsa cooled in large tote. Estimated 3 gallons. CA: Cool in shallow pans. Enforce procedure.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Coffee pot and machine stored in meat sink. Hand soap was discovered under coffee machine. CA: Keep kitchen items in designated areas. Exterior of machine and soap are potential contaminants for meat in meat sink.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Suds from 3 compartment sink overflows on to floor.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Styrofoam cups stored on floor.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No testing method (test strips) for ware wash sanitization.

Jan 30, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.