Ramos Grocery Inc.

August 31, 2010 · Fail

🪳cooked

official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings0

← Back to the current restaurant page

Failed findings

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 50 ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,1ST FLOOR NEAR FURNANCE AREA,ALSO LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REAR SIDE RESTAURANT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM & TOP & POISON ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POSION CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVICED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.TRASH & DEBRI ON GROUND AND GRASS & WEEDS ARE TALL.MUST CUT GRASS & WEEDS,REMOVE TRASH AND CLEAN AREA.
code 19
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 DISPLAY SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF DELI DISPLAY UNITS,RUST FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE ON DELIDISPLAY UNIT.
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 MEAT SLICERS,ALL POP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FREEZERS,FILTERS,HOOD,DEEP FYERS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MICROWAVE,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,PREP TABLES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 34
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DELI AREA& SALES FLOOR,MISSING WALL TILES, STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED,WINDOW IN RESTAURANT. MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & SERVICE COUNTER DISPLAY SHELVES.MUST REMOVE PAINT FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN OR REMOVE ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PLACE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
code 38
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 & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
code 41

Browse this restaurant's inspections

More restaurants in Humboldt Park

See every restaurant in Humboldt Park →

About this record

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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.