El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant

1523 E MORRIS ST DALTON, GA 30721

Food

Latest score

Nov 21, 2025

City

Dalton

County

Whitfield

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 973 violations

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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

To-go cup dispenser must be covered on top to protect cups.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Must have appropriate test strips for sanitizers used.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Trashcans in ladies restroom must have lids.

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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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

Food in cooling process observed in deep container and covered. Food must be in shallow, uncovered containers and placed in freezer or cooler. Food must cool to 41F within 6 hours.