RAMIREZ FAST FOOD

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING WITH THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES) STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE MISSING/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN, WARPED AND/OR TAPED UP LIGHT COVERS/SHIELDS OVERHEAD IN THE PREP FRONTLINE AREA AND DINING AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2622601 CONDUCTED ON 8/21/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #48) 4-301.12 Missing sink stopers for 3-com sink, Instructed to obtain. #55) 6-501.11 #55) Missing a splash guard between hand sink and 3-comp sink, Instructed to istall. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Missing sink stopers for 3-com sink, Instructed to obtain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Missing a splash guard between hand sink and 3-comp sink, Instructed to istall.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EGGS AT 57F, COOKED STEAK AT 60F, CHEESE AT 56F, AND RANCH DRESSING AT 60F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62F. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND COOKED STEAK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A CASE OF FROZEN BEEF CHEEK MEAT THAWING ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST AND HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LID LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT LEAKING WASTE WATER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE COOKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. THE MANAGER PROVIDED A HAIR RESTRAINT DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD AND OTHER FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2546153 CONDUCTED ON 1/05/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#53) 5-501.17: NO LID ON TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STACKED INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BUCKETS OF DETERGENT BLOCKING ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT HADNWASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRING FOR SELF CLOSING DOOR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID ON TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: BUSINESS MUST POST SIGN AT FRONT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE REQUIRING CUSTOMERS TO WEAR A MASK INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE COOKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED WIPING CLOTH IN THE ONE-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BEING MOUNTED WITH BRICKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSEVER THE WALL BASE COVE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. NOTED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE FLATTOP AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSEVER THE WALL BASE COVE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. NOTED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND BLOW LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS LOCATED IN THE FRONT REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASY FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP TO ALLOW PROPER VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM AT ALL TIMES.