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Taqueria El Ranchito

June 21, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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: OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND UNDER RUBBISH IN THE OLD OFFICE UNDER THE FRONT STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. • MUST REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS/STAFF FROM GETTING INJURED.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE THE HOLES AND DAMAGED DRY WALL ALONG THE REAR STAIRCASE LEADING UP TO THE 1ST FLOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE THICK DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN THE AIR NEAR THE FRONT STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT WHERE AN OFFICE USED TO BE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 2, 2018: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.