A Taylorville restaurant has been ordered closed following a health inspection that found multiple serious violations.

According to the Christian County Health Department, Los Rancheros in Taylorville was shut down after inspectors discovered raw sewage on the kitchen floor during a routine inspection on March 24th.

Health officials say the presence of sewage created an immediate risk for foodborne illness and cross-contamination, prompting an emergency suspension of the restaurant’s operations.

The inspection report also cited a number of additional violations, including improperly stored food, incorrect sanitizer levels in the dishwashing machine, and issues with pest control. Inspectors noted full fly traps located near food preparation areas, as well as structural concerns like holes in walls and unsealed flooring.

Officials say the sewage issue must be fully repaired before the restaurant can reopen. In addition, all other violations must be corrected and the facility must pass a follow-up inspection.

The health department says a $100 reinspection fee will be required and at least 15 separate violations must be fixed before approval is given to resume operations.  Recent social media posts from Los Rancheros have since been deleted. 

To view the full inspection click here.