Taoueria El Ranchito #Two Inc

January 10, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION:WE(MANAGER AND I OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES STORED ON TOP SHELF NEXT TO VENT COVER,WHICH THE FAN COVER IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH DUST BUILD-UP, WHICH THE DUST WAS BLOWING ON TOP THE UNCOVERED POTATOES.FOOD DISCARDED.ALSO FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED IN COOLER(ACROSS THE STOVE) UNCOVERED,THE SHELF EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE WHICH IT WAS DANGLING FROM SHELVES TO FOOD.FISH,MEAT COOKED FOOD ALL STORED ON TOP EACH OTHER WITHOUT BEEN COVERED.FOUND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF THE FREEZER UNDER THE LAST SHELF WHICH ICE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD WERE INTO THE FOOD.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15, VALUE 20.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING CUTTING BOARDS PRIOR TO USE WITH READY TO EAT FOOD WITH A DIRTY CLOTH WHICH WAS DIRTY, USED TO CLEAN HANDS,AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CLOTHS,ALSO PROVIDE A SMALL BUCKET WITH WATER AND SANITIZE SOLUTION IN EACH WORKING STATION,TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.FOUND PIECES OF RUBBER GASKET INTO ICE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO RUST DRIPPING INTO ICE.ICE REMOVED.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A TECHNICIAN REPAIR THE UNIT.USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO76632-17
code 4Priority
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 OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEANED, HAVING A LAYER OF BUILD-UP GREASE.ALSO GREASE ON GROUND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP IT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
code 19
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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-11-2010, REPORT#250829. #30-NAMES AND DATE LABLES OF ALL FOOD ITEMS #31-POT AND PANS CAN NOT BE SUBMERGE IN 3 COMP SINK, INST NEEDS TO REMOVE OR REPLACE 3 COMP WITH A LARGER SINK. #34- FLOORS ALL ALONG THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA #36-LIGHT NEED TO BE REPLACE IN DINING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO76633-18
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC SPATULAS OR ANY OTHER COOKING UTENSILS.PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT,FOR PROPER PROTECTION.ALSO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS.
code 31
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. OBSERVED ONE LARGE BURNER UNIT NOT COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION,(NORTH PREP AREA)IF UNIT CAN NOT BE INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED KNIFE BEEN STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND COOLERS OR BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL PIPE AND PREP COOLERS.KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN GRILL IN GYRO 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DEEP FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR(GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP).ALL SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST BE CLEANED,FOOD AND DUST BUILD-UP.CLEAN DUST AND GREASE ON SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS.REMOVE AND REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLER ACROSS THE OVEN,NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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.REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA STAGNATE WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED BOTTOM PARTS.
code 35
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. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINANT IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA,INCLUDED MANAGERS AND OWNERS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 11, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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