Taqueria El Ranchito

August 4, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR: SALSA FOUND AT 56.5F, RAW SHRIMP FOUND AT 53.1F, RAW BEEF PATTIES FOUND AT 51.8F, PACKAGED POBLANO PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CHEESE FOUND AT 53.4F, GOAT MEAT FOUND AT 54.7F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 55.4F, RAW STEAK FOUND AT 43.5F, GYRO MEAT FOUND AT 47.6F AND RAW STRIP STEAK FOUND AT 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 150 LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU AND MISSING REMINDER WITH AN ASTERIK ON FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ALSO MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH EXAMPLES FROM HEALTHY CHICAGO, CDPH ON CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 59.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 HOUSE FLIES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF ANY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER BETWEEN USES.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. • OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS THAT ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR. • OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE AND SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 6, 2019: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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