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TAOUERIA EL RANCHITO #TWO INC

4651 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609588

Location recorded for this inspection · TAOUERIA EL RANCHITO #TWO INC · 4651 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WORN OUT, WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS EXTERIOR PART INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE HALLWAY GOING TO THR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL GAP/HOLES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CRACKED WALL TILES BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVE WITH BOXES OF TORTILLAS. MUST REPAIR WALL AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614699

Location recorded for this inspection · TAOUERIA EL RANCHITO #TWO INC · 4651 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
519340

Location recorded for this inspection · TAOUERIA EL RANCHITO #TWO INC · 4651 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION:WE(MANAGER AND I OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES STORED ON TOP SHELF NEXT TO VENT COVER,WHICH THE FAN COVER IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH DUST BUILD-UP, WHICH THE DUST WAS BLOWING ON TOP THE UNCOVERED POTATOES.FOOD DISCARDED.ALSO FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED IN COOLER(ACROSS THE STOVE) UNCOVERED,THE SHELF EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE WHICH IT WAS DANGLING FROM SHELVES TO FOOD.FISH,MEAT COOKED FOOD ALL STORED ON TOP EACH OTHER WITHOUT BEEN COVERED.FOUND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF THE FREEZER UNDER THE LAST SHELF WHICH ICE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD WERE INTO THE FOOD.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15, VALUE 20.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING CUTTING BOARDS PRIOR TO USE WITH READY TO EAT FOOD WITH A DIRTY CLOTH WHICH WAS DIRTY, USED TO CLEAN HANDS,AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CLOTHS,ALSO PROVIDE A SMALL BUCKET WITH WATER AND SANITIZE SOLUTION IN EACH WORKING STATION,TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.FOUND PIECES OF RUBBER GASKET INTO ICE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO RUST DRIPPING INTO ICE.ICE REMOVED.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A TECHNICIAN REPAIR THE UNIT.USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO76632-17

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEANED, HAVING A LAYER OF BUILD-UP GREASE.ALSO GREASE ON GROUND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP IT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 29

    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 FROM 6-11-2010, REPORT#250829. #30-NAMES AND DATE LABLES OF ALL FOOD ITEMS #31-POT AND PANS CAN NOT BE SUBMERGE IN 3 COMP SINK, INST NEEDS TO REMOVE OR REPLACE 3 COMP WITH A LARGER SINK. #34- FLOORS ALL ALONG THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA #36-LIGHT NEED TO BE REPLACE IN DINING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO76633-18

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC SPATULAS OR ANY OTHER COOKING UTENSILS.PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT,FOR PROPER PROTECTION.ALSO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED ONE LARGE BURNER UNIT NOT COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION,(NORTH PREP AREA)IF UNIT CAN NOT BE INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED KNIFE BEEN STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND COOLERS OR BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL PIPE AND PREP COOLERS.KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN GRILL IN GYRO UNIT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DEEP FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR(GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP).ALL SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST BE CLEANED,FOOD AND DUST BUILD-UP.CLEAN DUST AND GREASE ON SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS.REMOVE AND REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLER ACROSS THE OVEN,NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA STAGNATE WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED BOTTOM PARTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINANT IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA,INCLUDED MANAGERS AND OWNERS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250829

Location recorded for this inspection · TAOUERIA EL RANCHITO #TWO INC · 4651 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND IMPROPER TEMP OF PREP TABLE COOLER. TEMP AT 48.9 TAGED UNIT. CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER TEMP OF FOOD INSIDE THE PREP COOLER HOLDING TEMP OF FOOD RANGING 48.0F-50.0F ITEMS DENAUTURE TACHO MEAT 2LB,DICE TOMATOS,2LBS, SOUR CREAM 2LBS,RAW SLICE POTATOS,2LBS,RAW CHICKEN 3LBS,MEXICAN SAUSAGE 7BS,CHEESE 7LB, TOTAL COST 100.00 CITATION ISSUED CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING WITH BOXES AND FOOD DEBRI AND ALONG THE GROUND. CITATION ISSUED

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. NAMES AND DATE LABLES OF ALL FOOD ITEMS

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. POT AND PANS CAN NOT BE SUBMERGE IN 3 COMP SINK, INST NEEDS TO REMOVE OR REPLACE 3 COMP WITH A LARGER SINK.INVERT ALL COOKING UTENSILS AND PLATES

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS STAIN AND PITTED IN PREP AREA NEED TO BE REPLACE SPLASH GUARDED ARE NEEDED IN REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWEL RIGHT AND LEFT. FOUND RUST SHELF IN THE REAR AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACE

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVE IN COOLER WALK IN, THUR OUT ALL THE REFRIGERATION NEED TO BE REPLACE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALL ALONG THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACE IN BATHROOMS, DINNING AREA,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT NEED TO BE REPLACE IN DINING AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REFIGERATION UNITS NEED THERMOMETERS

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321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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