El Pollo Ranchero

May 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.0F-50.3F IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MANAGER STATED CHICKEN WAS COOKED YESTERDAY 5/3/11.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX26LBS.$35.
code 3Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #176827 3/24/10.#30 MUST LABLE PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.#33 MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE GRILLS,STOVE ,STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE CABINETS,COOLERS,FRYERS,CHEST FREEZERS IN BOTH KITCHENS.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND REPLACE MISSING & BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.#35 MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT & CLEAN HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS.#36 MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STEAM TABLE IN FRONT KITCHEN.#40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2-DOOR COOLER,RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA,RUST FROM ROLLING CART,REMOVE TAPE FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN KNIFE CADDY,MICROWAVE,FILTERS,HOOD,HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,UNUSED COOLERS & COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL CHEST FREEZERS .
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 24, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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