EL RANCHITO CAFE & CLUB

610 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75208

Score 75

Dallas Consumer Health Division score guide. 79–70: Follow-up inspection required within 30 days.

Most recent inspection

Date: January 13, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Score 75
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 17
Jurisdiction: Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX

Violations (17)

9
Food Separated and protected, prevention during food preparation, storage, display, and tasting
§228.66(a)(1)(B)(ii) MEATS ARE OBSERVED IN THE SAME STORAGE - SHALL EB SEPAREATED
10
Food contact surfaces and Returnables; Cleaned and Sanitized at correct concentration/temperature
§228.113(1) SHALL CLEAN INNER TOP ON THE MICROWAVES (ALL) ; CAN OPENER BLADES SHALL BE CLEANED FROM ANY FOOD DEBRIS ; ICE BIN IN REAR SHALL BE CLEANED
19
Water from approved source; Plumbing installed; proper backflow device
§228.149(e)(1) OBSERVED HAND SINK AND REAR 3 COMP SINK HAVING A LEAK
20
Approved Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, proper disposal
19-126.2(c) SHALL HAVE A GREASE SERVICE EVERY 90 DAYS
28
Proper Date marking and disposition
§228.75(g)(1) NOT ALL FOODS IN THE COOLER ARE DATE MARKED FOR 7 DAYS
29
Thermometers provided, accurate, and calibrated; Chemical/ Thermal test strips
§228.108(e) EXPIRED TEST KIT
29
Thermometers provided, accurate, and calibrated; Chemical/ Thermal test strips
§228.108(b) MISSING A FOOD THERMOMETER IN THE KITCHEN
32
Food and Non-food Contact Surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
§228.101(a)(2) SHALL REMOVE THE BLUE FILM ON THE UNIT IN THE REAR
35
Personal Cleanliness/eating, drinking or tobacco use
§228.40 OBSERVED SHARM BRACELET ON THE WORKER
37
Environmental contamination
§228.66(a)(1)(D) FOODSI NTHE COOLER SHALL BE COVERED
39
Utensils, equipment, & linens; properly used, stored, dried, & handled/ In use utensils; properly used
§228.125(a)(2) ICE SCOOP I NTHE BAR OBSERVED DOWN ON THE ICE
39
Utensils, equipment, & linens; properly used, stored, dried, & handled/ In use utensils; properly used
§228.111(b) CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA SHALL BE RESURFACED
39
Utensils, equipment, & linens; properly used, stored, dried, & handled/ In use utensils; properly used
§228.113(2) OBSERVED HEAVY ENF=CREUSTED GREASE IN SIDES OF FRYER
41
Original container labeling (Bulk Food)
§228.79(a)(2)(G) SHALL LABEL TH3 DRY BIN WITH COMM9ON NAME
42
Non-Food Contact surfaces clean
§228.113(3) VENTS I THE KITCHEN AND BAR SHALL BE CLEANED ; FLOORS AND UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK ; IN THE REACH IN COOLER
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
§228.186(f) SHALL INVERT THE MOP TO AIR DRY
47
Other Violations
§228.175(e) MISSING IN THE RR AND BAR STATION

Earlier inspections on file

September 21, 2026Score 80

Source: Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX health department. Data refreshed October 8, 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.