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El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant

1867 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO, 64014

8 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
September 18, 2026
Type
Re-inspection
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Jackson County (county health dept), MO

Violations (8)

  • 8

    MFC 5-205.11

    There are miscellaneous items stored in the hand sink in the prep area.

  • 14Corrected on site

    MFC 4-601.11 (A)

    1.) The knives on the magnetic strip have dried food residue. *CORRECTED* The knives have been cleaned and sanitized. 2.) The horchata nozzle had a buildup of dried horchata. *CORRECTED* The nozzle has been cleaned and sanitized.

  • 32

    MFC 4-204.112 (A-D)

    Several reach-in coolers are missing thermometers. *REPEAT*

  • 34Corrected on site

    MFC 6-501.111

    Observed live roaches in the kitchen underneath the equipment and in the back dry storage area. *RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED* The following requirements must be met to be corrected on 6-501.111: 1. Clean & sanitize all areas where evidence of pests is found. 2. Perform an inspection/treatment of the facilities for rodents. 3. Complete all cleaning violations listed in this report. 4. Continue to monitor for new activity daily. Clean and sanitize areas where new activity is found. 5. Provide a pest control invoice at the time re-inspection and complete all listed recommendations made from pest control company. In addition, it is recommended that all open packages of food be placed into plastic containers with lids to keep rodents out of the food.

  • 45

    MFC 4-602.13

    1.) The soda storage shelving has a heavy buildup of debris, especially behind soda boxes. 2.) The outside of the food storage containers has a buildup of grease. 3.) The metal shelving on the cooks line and in the back prep area has a buildup of grease.

  • 51

    MFC 6-501.12

    1.) The floors in hard-to-reach areas under equipment have a buildup of food debris. 2.) The floor drains have a buildup of food debris.

  • 51

    MFC 6-501.11

    1.) The floor tiles are damaged, and the grout is deteriorating in front of the three-compartment sink. 2.) The gasket on the right side of the make table is torn. 3.) The gasket on the tall salsa cooler in the server's area is torn.

  • 51Corrected on site

    MFC 6-202.13

    A fly trap is being stored directly above the hot holding station. *CORRECTED* The fly trap has been moved to a designated area.

Source: Jackson County (county health dept), MO health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.