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El Pollo Ranchero
June 1, 2018 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
- failed findings12
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: Inspector Comments: 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)
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Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers CoveredInspector note: Inspector Comments: 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)
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Inspector Comments: 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.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: Inspector Comments: 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.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Inspector Comments: 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.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: Inspector Comments: 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.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENYT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And ConspicuousInspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR SIDE ROOM STORAGE AREA.
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Food Handler Requirements MetInspector note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on May 31, 2018: 12 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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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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