EL RANCHITO FOOD

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY / SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH) NOT ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C)

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING EQUIPMENT DIRTY (MEAT SLICER,MEAT GRINDER BEHIND MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY IN BETWEEN USES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM (WORN WEATHER STRIP). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN REAR PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED TUB). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500865, DATE 4-28-21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION ISSUED #7-42-090 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SIGN AND DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. FULL SERVICE DELI COUNTER HAM, CHEESE ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN POLICIES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SIGN AND DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4-6 LIVE FLIES ON THE SAME PAPER DECORATIONS WITH EVIDENCE OF FLY FECES ON THE PAPER DECORATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND REMOVE PAPER DECORATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY UNIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: LABORATORY ANALYSIS POSTED STILL HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED FOR CHORIZO BEING SOLD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE DATED ( 5-12-2008). INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LABORATORY FOR UPDATED ANALYSIS FOR CHORIZO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 56, NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED ( 6/25/20). INSTRUCTED SMALL GAS STOVE IN PREP AREA NEAR WASHROOM NOT VENTED . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO ROOF OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN (TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( SLICING DELI MEATS,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES, AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED LABORATORY ANALYSIS POSTED FOR CHORIZO BEING SOLD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE DATED ( 5-12-2008). INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LABORATORY FOR UPDATED ANALYSIS FOR CHORIZO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LABORATORY ANALYSIS POSTED FOR CHORIZO BEING SOLD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE DATED ( 5-12-2008). INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LABORATORY FOR UPDATED ANALYSIS FOR CHORIZO. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CONTAINERS OF LARD TO BE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST PAPER KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER CRATES FOR POP STORAGE AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED SMALL GAS STOVE IN PREP AREA NEAR WASHROOM NOT VENTED . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO ROOF OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FROM THE EMPLOYEE'S. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES, AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FROM THE EMPLOYEE'S. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SLICER AND BAND SAW WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES, AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN SLATES BEING USED TO HOLD UP THE SHELVES IN THE 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FROM THE EMPLOYEE'S. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 30 DOZ.OF EXTRA LARGE EGGS AT 52.7*F, AND 24 DOZ. OF LARGE EGGS AT 51.8*F BEING HELD AT THE REAR DOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, THE CASES STATE STORAGE OF EGGS AT 45*F OR BELOW, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE THE 54 DOZ. OF EGGS WITH BLEACH, AND DISPOSE OF. VALUE $75.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED BUTCHER CUT RAW CHICKEN ON CUTTING BOARD HE WAS CUTTING RAW BEEF. THEN HE TOOK THE KNIFE HE USED FOR THE CHICKEN, WIPED IT OF WITH A BLOODY CLOTH AND WENT TO PLACE THE KNIFE IN THE HOLDER,I INSTRUCTED HIM TO STOP, INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING CHICKEN AND BEEF ON THE SAME CUTTING BOARD IS A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, AS WELL AS WIPING THE KNIFE WITH THE BLOODE CLOTH AND PLACING IT IN THE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND KNIFE, AND TO USE DIFFERENT CUTTING TABLE FOR CHICKEN AND BEEF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO BUTCHERS TABLES CUTTING BOARDS PITTED AND STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, IN STORE AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES, IMPROPERLY STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITH OUT THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 30 DOZ.OF EXTRA LARGE EGGS AT 52.7*F, AND 24 DOZ. OF LARGE EGGS AT 51.8*F BEING HELD AT THE REAR DOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, THE CASES STATE STORAGE OF EGGS AT 45*F OR BELOW, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE THE 54 DOZ. OF EGGS WITH BLEACH, AND DISPOSE OF. VALUE $75.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED BUTCHER CUT RAW CHICKEN ON CUTTING BOARD HE WAS CUTTING RAW BEEF. THEN HE TOOK THE KNIFE HE USED FOR THE CHICKEN, WIPED IT OF WITH A BLOODY CLOTH AND WENT TO PLACE THE KNIFE IN THE HOLDER,I INSTRUCTED HIM TO STOP, INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING CHICKEN AND BEEF ON THE SAME CUTTING BOARD IS A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, AS WELL AS WIPING THE KNIFE WITH THE BLOODE CLOTH AND PLACING IT IN THE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND KNIFE, AND TO USE DIFFERENT CUTTING TABLE FOR CHICKEN AND BEEF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO BUTCHERS TABLES CUTTING BOARDS PITTED AND STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, IN STORE AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES, IMPROPERLY STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITH OUT THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT LABELED SALSA'S,MOLE,LARD,AND CORN HUSK, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR BAGGIE/ZIPLOCK ETC.ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FREEZER AND MILK COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS,SLICER, AND MEAT GRINDER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS DUSTY, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT MILK COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.