The Christian County Health Department recently ordered a temporary closure of Los Rancheros in Taylorville. Hector Lopez, owner of Los Rancheros, stated that clear water from a clogged drain was one of the main culprits that led to the closure by the health department. This water was in fact, draining, but was draining slowly. The Health Department cited that this violation, along with several others, was reason enough to shut down the restaurant.

According to Lopez, a drain Clog like this is not uncommon, and is not a threat to the public.

Lopez believes the reason for their closure was actually because of the health inspector not wanting to wait for the plumbing fix to happen, even though Jeff Nolan from Nolan’s Plumbing was on site actively working to fix the clogged drain. Lopez also states that he understands why they chose to order them to close is for the public’s safety, and he hopes the community can return to a safe restaurant.

Lopez also said that if this event had happened earlier in the day, the closure may not have happened. The restaurant has reopened, thanks to a passed re-inspection.

The Health Department has not publicly commented on this case.