What is Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant's health inspection score?

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on January 24, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant have?

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant has 90 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant safe to eat at?

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant serve?

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant

Name: Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant
Address: 10261 FERGUSON, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 42

10261 FERGUSON, Dallas

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Mexican•East Dallas

Ranked #351 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 24, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

13 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed soiled ice machine

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no rfsm on site
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
observed three hand sinks without soap dispensers
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed personal purse in tortilla station
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed wiping cloths sitting in coffe drink station

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 77

2 Med13 Basic

15 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Salsa observed at 52 F.
DAL-5*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.−5
Repair leak at hand sink.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide the Guidance for the Clean up of Bodily Fluid and/or Bloodborne Pathogen Spill Kit.
DAL-3*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice inside waiter drink station.
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed 2 broken ice machines.
DAL-6*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent−2
Discontinue use of cardboard floor mats.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide designated hand sink signs for all hand sinks.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Patch holes in FRP wall over 3-comparment sink.
DAL-9*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover all food in WIC.
DAL-10*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Maintain coffee filters in plastic bag when not in use.
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Provide common name labels for all dry ingredient bins/container.
DAL-12*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace missing/broken lights under vent hood.
DAL-13*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide Food Handler certificates fro all employees not manager certified. Maintain on file to present upon inspection.
DAL-14*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark all prepared product help longer than 24 hours with use by date NOT to exceed 7 days.
DAL-15*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2

Base deductions−36 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no grease trap presented
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
DAL-7*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination−5
CUT LEMON NOT COVER, EXPOSED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
no food handler certificate presented
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
PEST (ROACHES INSIDE DRINK GUN) IN BAR AREA
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DIRTY EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DISHWASHER
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
DAL-10*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
NO TEST STRIP FOR SANITIZER Strength CHECK
DAL-11*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT BY EMPLOYEE'S

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
BOTTLES STORE INSIDE CONSUMABLE ICE
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY INTERIOR OF DRINK GUN
DAL-10*19 Plumbing System Construction−5
LEAK ON THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TORE STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
DISHWASHER DIRTY AND OLD ADVICE TO BUY NEW ONES
DAL-8*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
RUSTED DRINK COOLER
DAL-9*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
NO TEST STRIP

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NOT ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE ALSO HAVE EXPIRED
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
HANDLER EXPIRED
DAL-4*37 Equipment reassembled - protect food contact surf.−2
DIRTY DRINK GUN HOLDER AND MOLD BUILD UP IN SIDE DRUNK GUN
DAL-5*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
DRINK COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, RUSTED AND HOLD WATER INSIDE
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DIRTY DISHWASHER SURFACE
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ON FLOOOR

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY AND DIRTY TIP OF DRINK GUN

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
INTERIOR OF DRINK COOLER RUSTED, HAVE CONDENSE WATER INSIDE.
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL STORE UNDER CUTTING BOARD
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
HAIR RESTRAINED NOT DONE PROPERLY
DAL-5*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
RUSTED/DIRTY CAN OPPENNER AND BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF RIC
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
NO TEST STRIP
DAL-7*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
EXPIRED HANDLER CERTIFICATION
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM OF DALLAS PRESENTED

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE AND DIRTY INTERIOR OF DRINK HOLDER
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
NO TEST STRIP
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
NO ICE SCOOP IN ICE

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
NEED NEW TEST STRIP
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
BLOCK ACCESS
DAL-5*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED INTERIOR OF DRINK COOLER

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observes dirty can-opener, ice-scoop-container at bar, soda-gun at bar, soda nozzles, and ice machines.
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil−5
Must wash hands between tasks(Dish Washer[Employee]).
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Must label chemical spray bottles.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Need RFSM on site.
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Need to date mark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed roaches in mop closet.
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wet cloths in sanitizer between uses.
DAL-8*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Put in slash guard for hand sink near prep table.
DAL-9*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Store utensils with handles not touching food.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean reach in freezer and coolers at bar.
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
Post a choking poster in dining area.

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVES
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food−2
DAL-5*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
REPLACE ALL BROKEN GASKETS
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
FRUIT FLIES
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-9*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources−2
TOWELS STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-10*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
EMPLOYEE PURSES STORED BESIDE FOOD ITEMS
DAL-11*47 Health permit posted−2

Base deductions−28 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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