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EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET

3900-3904 W 71ST · Chicago, IL 60629

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637987

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK). ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED DESIGNATING WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL COMPARTMENTS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE METERS ARE PLACED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619215

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE FRONTLINE/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAKAGE AT DRAINPIPE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REPAIR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598767

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN MEAT/DELI SERVICE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. LARGE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN FRONT OF SINK. REAR HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, WATER TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH. DURING INSPECTION TRASH RECEPTACLE REMOVED FROM SAME AREA AND WATER TURNED ON AND ACCESSSIBLE FROM FAUCET AT REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASGUARD AND MAINTAIN

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPER STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM AREA AND STORE PROPERLY. CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NON USED MEAT GRINDER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584447

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583788

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY MAY RECEIVE DURING DELIVERIES (I.E. PACKAGED DELI MEAT, HOT DOGS ETC.). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, DEAD ROACHES INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND DIRTY WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561021

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(DELI MEAT, FRESH MEAT, ETC) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4"-1/2" GAP SURROUNDING IN UNIT FAN ON WALL IN WARE WASHING AREA. INSTRCUTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO ENSURE EASY CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND FOIL LINED SHELVES IN PREP AREA. SURFACES SHOULD BE NONABSORBANT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN AT HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. ALSO NO GARBAGE CAN IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON INTERIOR WALLS OF REAR MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NEAR RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/16/21 REPORT #2524041: 57-NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560667

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, UNDER CASHIER COUNTERS, UNDER CHIPS AND SODA AISLES. APPROX 100 DROPPINGS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WASHROOM, WATER HEATER AND FURNCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A COMPLETE SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4"-1/2" GAP SURROUNDING IN UNIT FAN ON WALL IN WARE WASHING AREA. INSTRCUTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BETWEEN HAND SINK AND CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO ENSURE EASY CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND FOIL LINED SHELVES IN PREP AREA. SURFACES SHOULD BE NONABSORBANT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN AT HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. ALSO NO GARBAGE CAN IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON INTERIOR WALLS OF REAR MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON REAR VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NEAR RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN WARE WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/16/21 REPORT #2524041: 57-NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2524041

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523706

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. DELI MEATS, COOKING SALSA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 NO PERSON WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. DELI MEATS, COOKING SALSA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE ON SITE IS EXPIRED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH HANDLES STRIPPED HAVING TO TURN HOT WATER ON AT BOTTOM OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, FRUIT/VEGETABLE SALES RACK, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES IN REAR AREA ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOODS SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A2, & B) FOUND LARGE POT OF BOILED TOMATOES AND JALAPENOS FOR SALSA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 78 DEGREES. PRODUCT WAS SITTING ON BURNER WITH FLAME OFF ALL NIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD PRODUCT AND PROPERLY COOL AND REFRIGERATE FUTURE POTS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME TOTAL VALUE $70.00 40 POUNDS PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA. APPROX 40-50 DROPPINGS. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A COMPLETE SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASHROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-12-19 R#2304473 #47OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN PRODUCE AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN. #48 OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE POTS. #55 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AND CRACKED IN KITCHEN. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#56 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN DISH WASHING AREA, MEAT PREP AREA, AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304866

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM AREAS. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PACKAGED CANDY AND NUTS ON FRONT COUNTER AND SALSA IN DISPLAY COOLERS. ALL PACKAGED FOOD DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHALL BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. OBSERVED FAN COVERS MISSING IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN PRODUCE AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE POTS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AND CRACKED IN KITCHEN. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BURNER NOT COVERED BY VENTILATION HOOD. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN DISH WASHING AREA, MEAT PREP AREA, AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304473

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM AREAS. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT HAM, CHEESE, AND SALSA NOT LABELED AND DATED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PACKAGED CANDY AND NUTS ON FRONT COUNTER AND SALSA IN DISPLAY COOLERS. ALL PACKAGED FOOD DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHALL BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. OBSERVED FAM COVERS MISSING IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RESUT DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN PRODUCE AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE POTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON SLICER IN MEAT PREP AREA, GRINDER IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, CABINETS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT, BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTD MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AND CRACKED IN KITCHEN. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BURNER NOT COVERED BY VENTILATION HOOD. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, IN DISH WASHING AREA, MEAT PREP AREA, AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # ON 8-1-19:55-OBSERVED CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR COVER IN THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.55 OBSERVED THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 57-OBSERVED THE ONE BUTCHER WITH OUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200387

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET · 3900-3904 W 71ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMINING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT / TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP SINK NOZZLE IN POOR REPAIR(BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH PLACTIC), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NOZZLE AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR COVER IN THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THE ONE BUTCHER WITH OUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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262 of 330 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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