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Taqueria El Ranchito

February 8, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
code 16
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL PREP/REACH-IN COOLERS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, BREAD CRUMBS, FLOUR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. • INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, WASTE WATER SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INADEQUATE LIGHTING NOTED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHBULBS FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
code 58

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