Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO on .
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637134
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386041
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.---- 4-501.12- OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.---- 6-201.11- OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385713
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR: SALSA FOUND AT 56.5F, RAW SHRIMP FOUND AT 53.1F, RAW BEEF PATTIES FOUND AT 51.8F, PACKAGED POBLANO PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CHEESE FOUND AT 53.4F, GOAT MEAT FOUND AT 54.7F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 55.4F, RAW STEAK FOUND AT 43.5F, GYRO MEAT FOUND AT 47.6F AND RAW STRIP STEAK FOUND AT 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 150 LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU AND MISSING REMINDER WITH AN ASTERIK ON FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ALSO MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH EXAMPLES FROM HEALTHY CHICAGO, CDPH ON CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 59.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT [email protected] FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 HOUSE FLIES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF ANY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER BETWEEN USES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS THAT ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE AND SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304158
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- TOMALES AT 52.1 F, CARNITAS AT 52.2 F, TRIPE AT 51.9 F, SAUSAGE AT 53.9 F AND PEPPERONI AT 53.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING REACH IN PREP COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED- 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 59.1 F, 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 54.4 F AND PIZZA REACH IN COOLER AT 53.9 F. FOUND SAUSAGE, CARNITAS, TRIPE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAID COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/DOOR HINDGES/CORNERS AND TOP HALF OF REACH IN COOLERS DOORS, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT BUILD UP AND LITTERED ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2241014
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240318
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111- FOUND EVIDENCE OF TWO LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT ON THE PALLET WITH BOXES OF MENUS AND 8 LIVE ROACHES AND 5 DEAD ROACHES ON THE WALL BASE OF THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ROACHES AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE BASEMENT,UNDERNEATH ALL PALLETS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA AND COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184222
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181778
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND UNDER RUBBISH IN THE OLD OFFICE UNDER THE FRONT STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS/STAFF FROM GETTING INJURED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE HOLES AND DAMAGED DRY WALL ALONG THE REAR STAIRCASE LEADING UP TO THE 1ST FLOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE THICK DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN THE AIR NEAR THE FRONT STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT WHERE AN OFFICE USED TO BE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145877
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AND GIARDINNARA IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FRONT AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE CUTTING BOARDS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND UTENSILS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND/OR SPLATTER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LINE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING SHIELDS TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144504
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AND GIARDINNARA IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LINE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING SHIELDS TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144416
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE DISHMACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR THE MACHINE TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AFTER THE MACHINE IS SANITIZING AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC FLY ZAPPER STORED ON A DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH 100'S OF DEAD BUGS ON THE STORAGE RACKS. UPON REQUEST THE MANAGER REMOVED THE BUG ZAPPER FROM THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS FROM THE BASEMENT, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF RICE BEING REHEATED IN THE MICROWAVE THAT WAS IN A GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE, REHEAT, OR COOK WITH ANY TYPE OF GROCERY BAG AS THEY ARE NOT FOOD GRADE BAGS AND WILL MELT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF RICE WORTH APPROXIMATELY $20. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AND GIARDINNARA IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT WHERE WOOD IS DETERIORATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LINE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING SHIELS TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059286
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050851
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO · 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1970331 DATED ON 10/27/16 NOT CORRECTED- #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CORNER WALL NEXT TO THE ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD SPLASHES. ALSO THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA MAKING STATION TO REMOVE SPLASH FROM THE WAL. IN REAR CUSTOMER SITTING AREA MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE LGITH SHIELDS AT CEILING. SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANCE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AT PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DRINKS MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT FROM PREP AREA CEILING TILES ALSO OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE CEILING TILES LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILE LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM PREP AREA CEILING TILES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60618
496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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