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EL RANCHITO

4651 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624994

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO · 4651 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HOT WATER IN THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND POOLS OF WATER FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2619273 DATED 6/17/2025; VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) "OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection history

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

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463944

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO · 4651 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP AT BOTTOM. (1/4 INCH GAP). MUST SEAL INSTALL NEW DOOR SWEEP.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM SERVICE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, TABLES AND COUNTERS, AND BAND SAW. MUST CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND CRACK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WITH OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES,GARBAGE,ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453768

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO · 4651 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP AT BOTTOM. (1/4 INCH GAP). MUST SEAL INSTALL NEW DOOR SWEEP.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM SERVICE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, TABLES AND COUNTERS, AND BAND SAW. MUST CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND CRACK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPAIR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WITH OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES,GARBAGE,ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303721

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO · 4651 N CLARK ST

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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED COOK HAVING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING TORTILLAS, CHEESE, LETTUCE AND TOMATO. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS AT 50F-52F CONTAINING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING 10LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $25 AT 51F, 10 LBS OF STEAK VALUED AT $30 AT 51F, 5 LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 52F VALUED AT $20 AND 10 LBS OF PORK VALUED AT $25 AT 51F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS AT 52F CONTAINING TIME/ TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN AND PORK. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. 1 COOLER ON NORTH SIDE WAS REPAIRED AND TAG WAS REMOVED AND COOLER ON SOUTH SIDE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED PEPPERS STORED ON SECOND FLOOR WITH A CEILING LEAKING INTO A LARGE PLASTIC TUB. ALL DRIED PEPPERS WERE MOVED TO DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. NO FOOD IS TO BE STORED ON SECOND FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF METAL PREP TABLES ON NORTH SIDE OF COOKING RUSTY AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD PARTCLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS OF NORTHSIDE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON SECOND FLOOR WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CIELING ON SECOND FLOOR IN DISREAIR DUE TO LEAKING CONDITION. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTIAN FLOOR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REFER TO VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT DATED 9/11/18 REPORT # 2214134 NOT CORRECTED. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214134

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO · 4651 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012(A)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-801.11D NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPPING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN DID THE FOLLOWING:- -SERVED CHEESE AND LETTUCE FROM THE SERVICE PREP COOLER ONTO A CUSTOMER'S PLATE WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR USING SPOONS OR TONGS. -WENT BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THEN TO THE STOVE AT THE OTHER END OF THE KITCHEN AND PREPARED A SAUCE. RETURNED TO THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUED TO FINISH THE PLATE AT THE SAME TIME STILL SERVED MORE CHEESE AND LETTUCE ONTO THE PLATE. ALL THESES WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS OR SPOONS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACES.....ALSO NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 NOTED ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP ICE MACHINE WITH NO HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11(A)(B)(C) NOTED OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND THICK DIRT ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE RAILINGS OF SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DRAWER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-202.11 NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT ON CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED MISSING TILE AND HOLE ON WALL BY THE COOKING STOVE, STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.....MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF ALL COOKING STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2072036

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO · 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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071760

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO · 4651 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 171.2F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1975846 ON 11-21-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- REMOVE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS, REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.#33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, THE STEPS OF THE STAIRS GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR, WOODEN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE, DEEP FRYER, GRILL. INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNUSED COOLER ON COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO CLEAN UNEVEN SURFACES AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CEMENT FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING BROKEN CEMENT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISH AREA/COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HAND SINK SOAP DISPENSER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975846

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO · 4651 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS, REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, THE STEPS OF THE STAIRS GOING TO THE BASEMENT, AND 2ND FLOOR, WOODEN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT UNDER THE PALLETS, INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE, DEEP FRYER, GRILL,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ND WALK IN FREEZER, THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA, THRU-OUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER BESIDE THE STOVE AND BEHIND THE STOVE. MUST DRY THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVE WITH PLASTIC CONTAINERS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BROOM AND MOP STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND STORED THEM ON THE MOP SINK AREA, NOT ON THE PREP AREA.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609597

Location recorded for this inspection · EL RANCHITO · 4651 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE FAUCET.

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