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Taqueria El Ranchito

November 29, 2023 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE COOKING AREA.
code 10Priority
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN PORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, 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
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE FROZEN FOOD STORED INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. FROZEN FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE COOKING LINE. • INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (BY THE COOKING LINE). MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND REAR OUTSIDE ARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
code 57
allergen training missing

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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 3, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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.

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