El Rancho Mexican Restaurant & Grill
212 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Jun 20, 2026: passed with 1 violation, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding., cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
- 5 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 5 visits
- 2026
- Passed Jun 20
Inspection
1 violation, 1 critical
- Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
- Passed Apr 10
Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- Minor Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
- Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Minor Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- 2025
- Passed Apr 29
Re-Inspection
No violations
- Passed Feb 3
Inspection
9 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
- Critical Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
- Minor Insects, rodents present
- Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Minor Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
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