Food Safety Report: El Ranchero Restaurant, 46th Ave, Queens, NY, USA.

160-20 46th Avenue, 11358 New York, United States

Date Closed: Jan 28, 2025
Reason for Closure:
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Source: New York City Environmental Health Department.