RESTAURANT EL RANCHITO

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISE WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 DUMPSTERS WITH MISSING/BROKEN LID. ALSO, GARBAGE SPILLAGE AT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LID FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND CLEAN DUMPSTER AREAS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. HANDLES RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF,ETC.) A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND BASEMENT. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FLOORS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISE WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving, rear storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around bathroom sinks in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove), not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning. Rear storage shelving/racks in 1st floor, bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas(1st floor/bsmt)under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Broken, damaged floor tiles in kitchen area shall be replaced.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, bathrooms, and rear dining area, shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling in bsmt storage area had holes/gaps, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed. Broken, damaged wall tiles in men's bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area that were damaged/broken shall be replaced, light shields in prep area, rear kitchen storage area not clean, need cleaning.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen area, display cooler, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exposed hand sink drain pipe had small leak, shall be repaired/replaced.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: MUST SEAL OFF SEWER DRAIN COVER, TO ELIMINATE SMELLY ODORS, VIOLATION STILL EXIST

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST REMOVE OVEN FROM FRONT WAIT STATION FOOD NOT PROTECTED, ALSO BASEMENT INTERIOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, FOODS NOT PROTECTED, AND REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPING FROM TOP LANDING OF AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT AREA, AND PROVIDE A NEW PEST CONTROL REPORT, UPON NEXT VISIT

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. BASEMENT WALLS KITCHEN AREA,STORAGE AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT AREA, ECT

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN AREA SINKS

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND SHELL FISH WITHOUT TAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WHICH IS BEING SERVED TO CUSTOMER 3DOZ 5LBS COST $40.00 MANGER DENATURED

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BLACK SMELLY SEWERAGE WASTE WATER, BACKING-UP FROM A CEMENTED POOL FILL WITH DECORATE GRAVEL STONES IN BASEMENT AREA FLOOR DRAIN, STANDING SEWERAGE WATER IN THIS BASIN, AND WATER COMING FROM WALL AREA, AREA MUST BE RODDED AND SUMP PUMP REPAIR, RESURFACED AND WALL PROPERLY SEALED, REMOVE ROCKS AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT UNWRAPPED FOODS BEING STORED BELOW A ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER, READY TO EAT BREAD CRUMBS AND COCONUT, OBSERVED COOKED MEATS ON BOTTOM SHELF AND RAW MEAT ABOVE COOKED MEATS ON TOP SHELF, AND OBSERVED FOODS BEING PREP ON A BADLY STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING, MUST ALSO REMOVE JUICE CONTAINERS FROM PUBLIC AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND 1/2 GAP DOWN MIDDLE OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPLACE STAINED/PITTED CUTTING BOARD BEHIND BAR AREA AND PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTER TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES WITH FOOD DEBRI AND EMBEDED GREASE ON ALL STOVE OVENS ECT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT KITCHEN,3 COMPARTMENT AREA, BAR AREA, WALK IN COOLER REAR STORAGE AREA ECT. BASEMENT AREA NEEDS TO RESURFACE THE BASEMENT FLOOR REMOVE THE STONES IN CEMENT POOL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. BASEMENT WALLS KITCHEN AREA,STORAGE AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT AREA, ECT

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL BATHROOMS

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN AREA SINKS

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEEDS tHERMOMETERS, AND EMPLOYEE'S NEED METAL STEM THERMOMETERS

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, SINK BACKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE ALL DRAINS AND GREASE TRAP RODDING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTUNINED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 08/10/2012, REPORT #1277305, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW 31 Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use. 32 Ice bin in bar area not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to protect during storage. Deep freezer in basement not maintained. Instructed to replace worn lid. Cutting boards in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards. Storage shelves inside 2 door cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. 33 Storage shelves, prep tables, exterior cooking equipmet, coolers, bulk storage containers, sinks, interior ice macine panel, utensils, exhaust hood and filter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily. 34 Floor not cleaned thru-out prep area. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and remove food debris. 35 Walls in prep and men's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to replace all missing wall tile and seal coving along wallbase. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ice bin in bar area not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to protect during storage. Deep freezer in basement not maintained. Instructed to replace worn lid. Cutting boards in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards. Storage shelves inside 2 door cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves, prep tables, exterior cooking equipmet, coolers, bulk storage containers, sinks, interior ice macine panel, utensils, exhaust hood and filter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not cleaned thru-out prep area. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and remove food debris.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in prep and men's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to replace all missing wall tile and seal coving along wallbase.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE/OVEN, HOOD AND FILTERS ETC.), ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL SPICE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS IN REAR AREA, PREP SHELVES, COOKING SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 03-03-2011, INSPECTION REPORT #579287 #35 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALLS AND DOOR INSIDE MEN AND IN LADIES WASHROOM. #32 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE/OVEN, HOOD AND FILTERS ETC.), ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL SPICE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS IN REAR AREA, PREP SHELVES, COOKING SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALLS (NEXT TO PHONE) BEHIND REAR SERVICE AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN URINAL (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALLS AND DOOR INSIDE MEN AND IN LADIES WASHROOM.