SUPERMERCADO EL RANCHITO

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING IT AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN FIRST FLOOR LARGE WESTSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/3/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT DEPARTMENT INSTALLED ABOVE LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT ON LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SAID AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WESTSIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: RAW WOOD PANELING BEHIND COOLERS AND NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD (ON BOTH SIDES) OR REMOVE SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING BARE HANDS IN LARGE CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT NOPALES SALAD AND EATING, THEN CONTINUING TO MIX SALAD, PLACING HANDS IN SALAD AGAIN AND CONTINUE TO EAT. NOPALES SALAD BEING PREPARED FOR CUSTOMERS. ALSO NOTED ANOTHER MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING TACOS, TOUCHING TORTILLAS, ONIONS, CILANTRO WITH BARE HANDS AND GIVING TO CUSTOMER. NOPALES SALAD AND TACO DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY GLUE STRIPS NOTED FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER INSECT CONTROL DEVICES FOR PREP AREA

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND LIVE ROACH NOTED NEAR HOT WATER TANK. NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES AND CASINGS NOTED IN MOTORS OF COOLERS AND ON LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT. LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES NOTED IN REAR BY DRY STORAGE GOODS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE POTS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. AND In a self-draining position that allows air drying.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PAPER TOWEL LINING UNDER CUTTING BOARDS AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER TOWELS AND MAINAIN SURFACES, CLEAN AND DRY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS AND ALL MOTOR HARDWARE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOOD PANELING BEHIND COOLERS AND NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CRACKED AND MISSING WALL TILES NOTED BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS(BEEF, TOMATOES)(52F-57F) OF APPROXIMATELY 5LBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD-HOLD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS OF FOOD FOR $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 55F, 5LBS OF RAW STEAK AT 51F, AND 10LBS OF CHORIZO AT 50F. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: RESTAURANT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER HOLDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005. PREP COOLER REPAIRED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDCOVERED ON THE PREP TABLE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR COVER SUGAR CONTAINERS.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE DOUGH AND RAW MEATS IN KITCHEN REACH-IN COOLERS AND REAR STORAGE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AND DELI AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CARDBOARD WITH SOMETHING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OSERVED DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING, AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DELI, AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS, MAINTAIN.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: FOUND CRACKED BIN OF DRIED FOOD AT DELI COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BIN TO ENSURE FOOD IS PROTECTED, MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS, MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN GASKET AT MIDDLE DOOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, AND AT MIDDLE DOOR OF 3 DOOR STAND UP COOLER NEXT TO WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN DELI PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RAW WOOD ON DELI CASE AT DELI COUNTER AND ON WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL TO ENSURE A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR EASE OF CLEANING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MINOR DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS ON FLOOR AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS, MAINTAIN.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: FOUND CRACKED BIN OF DRIED FOOD AT DELI COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BIN TO ENSURE FOOD IS PROTECTED, MAINTAIN.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS ON THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 94.5F. MUST KEEP ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. OPERATOR RAPIDLY REHEATED PRODUCT TO 165F DURING INSPECTION THEN PLACED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU BOARD FOR UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED EGGS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS, MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RAW WOOD ON DELI CASE AT DELI COUNTER AND ON WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL TO ENSURE A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR EASE OF CLEANING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN DELI PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN GASKET AT MIDDLE DOOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, AND AT MIDDLE DOOR OF 3 DOOR STAND UP COOLER NEXT TO WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MINOR DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS ON FLOOR AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND TWO EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAINER VERIFICATION ON SITE.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: CHORIZO AT 68.7F HANGING FROM WIRE RACK AND LARGE BLOCK OF CHEESE AT 65.6F ON COUNTER IN DELI AREA BEING OFFERED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION. NO LAB ASSESSMENT/RESULTS ON SITE TO VERIFY PRODUCT IS SAFE TO STORE/SELL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS, $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO LAB TESTING/RESULTS FOR CHORIZO AND CHEESE NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION AND OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTD TO PROVIDE OR HAVE UNDER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE 29 FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF ORANGE, BROWN, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC SHIELD IN LOWER INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AREA. FOUND 5LBS OF CARNITAS AT 69.1F. MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER WHILE IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES COST TO BE $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED INCORRECT LABELS ON TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLERS, AND NO LABELS ON TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH NAME AND DISCARD DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD (DESERTS, MILK DRINKS, ETC.) PACKAGED ON SITE, IN THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER ON SALES FLOOR. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E. MILK, EGGS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED INFORMATION ON LABELS INCOMPLETE ON FOODS (RICE, SALSAS, ETC) PACKAGED ON SITE, IN THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER ON SALES FLOOR. MUST LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: COMMON NAME, LIST OF ALL INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, AND THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER, AND SELL BY DATE (IF TCS FOOD). MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE UTENSILS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINK WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS,BLOOD AND WATER POOLING AT BOTTOMS OF 2 DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED SOILED OUTSIDES OF COOLER DOORS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL REFRIGERATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR MEAT CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR (NEXT TO BAND SAW), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR COOKING AREA OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SEALED/TILED ETC., INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/TILE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE CARNICERIA.