El Pollo Ranchero

May 31, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 55.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ABOVE GRILL 6LBS. COOKED ONIONS 111.1F,IN LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON TABLE COOKED RICE 13LBS 111.5F,3LBS. COOKED BLOOD SAUSAGE 92.8F ON TOP OF MICROWAVE.WALK IN COOLER-120LBS.HOMEMADE HOT HEAD CHEESE 46.9F,47.0F,48.2F,32LBS.COOKED CHICKEN 51.3F-54.0F,93LBS.RAW CHICKEN 48.1F-53.4F,150LBS.COOKED PORK 52.4F-54.8F,7.5DOZEN RAW EGGS 52.5F,50LBS. BLOOD SAUSAGE 54.8F-55.9F,20LBS.INTESTINE 52.7F,300LBS.PORK CRACKLIN 50.0F-51.2F (LABEL STATES MUST REFRIGERATE OR KEEP FROZEN ON BOXES OF PORK CRACKLIN).PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.794.5LBS.$1,094.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LOWER AREA OF FURNACE,IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLUTTER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/31/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST REMOVE GARBAGE FROM ABOVE RIM.MUST HAVE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOIL LINED AROUND STOVE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PERSONAL FAN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,WAITING AREA,VESTIBULE WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENYT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR SIDE ROOM STORAGE AREA.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 1, 2017: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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