Taqueria El Ranchito

January 11, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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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. OBSERVED RAW BEEF ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER WITH UNCOVED DELI MEATS,[TURKEY, HAM] SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. RAW AND COOKED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, IN COVERED CONTAINERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.
code 4Priority
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 INSECTS; NOTED OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE BAR CABINETS. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
code 30
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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF ON TWO PREP TABLES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BAR AREA CABINETS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, EXPOSED SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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 CLEAN-SANITIZE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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 SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT THRU-OUT.
code 36
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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER BAR AREA 3PART SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KTCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 29, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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