Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.
Looking across the full record, “refrigerated storage” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food's latest score of 100 sits above the Houston average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Nov 22, 2025
Complaint (003)
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Complaint (003)
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(09)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) and ready to eat food stored at 41°f (5°c) for more than seven days.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Materials; general. cutting or piercing parts of can openers not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
20-21.10(a)
86
Sep 6, 2025
Reinspection (002)
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. operating a food service / processing establishment not conforming to requirements of article ii.
20-19(b)
Special requirements. manufactured food. all food manufactured, processed, or packaged in commercial food processing establishments or commissaries not labeled according to all applicable laws as defined in tfer 228.78 and 228.79.
(corrected on site)
20-21.01(b)(06)
Imminent health hazard. ceasing operations and reporting. food establishment did not immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority when an imminent health hazard existed because of an emergency, such as a fire, flood, power outage, sewage water back-flow, extended interruption of electrical or water service, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne disease outbreak, gross unsanitary occurrence or condition or similar event, that might result in the contamination of food, or that might prevent time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food from being held at required temperatures.
20-21.02(d)(01)a
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”.
(corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
67
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Floor junctures. when allowed in this subsection, the juncture between walls and floors presenting an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.
20-21.22(f)
Utility line/duct installation. exposed utility service lines and pipes not installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the walls and ceilings. utility service lines and pipes shall not be unnecessarily exposed on walls or ceilings in those areas listed in subsection (b) of this section. service lines behind counters used only for beverage preparation may be exposed on the inside counter walls if necessary for service and if kept to a minimum. if exposed in rooms or areas allowed in subsection (c) of this section, air conditioning / ventilation / heating ducts shall be of smooth rigid metal and designed with a circular cross-section.
20-21.23(f)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
82
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food on file is from Nov 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food.
How does Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.
Has Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr. Ranchero Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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