⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

EL RANCHITO FOOD

8327-29 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60652

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: West Elsdon

License #: 1383420

16
Total Inspections
9
Passed
4
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 6, 2021 Inspection

May 6, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SIGN AND DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 28, 2021 Inspection

April 28, 2021• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. FULL SERVICE DELI COUNTER HAM, CHEESE ETC... IN...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 14, 2020 Inspection

October 14, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: LABORATORY ANALYSIS POSTED STILL HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED FOR CHORIZO BEING SOLD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE DATED ( 5-12-2008). INSTRUCTED TO C...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 25, 2020 Inspection

June 25, 2020• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN (TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( SLICING DELI...(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 1, 2019 Inspection

May 1, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRI...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 22, 2019 Inspection

April 22, 2019• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRI...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 21, 2017 Inspection

December 21, 2017• Recent Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 30 DOZ.OF EXTRA LARGE EGGS AT 52.7*F, AND 24 DOZ. OF LARGE EGGS AT 51.8...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 6, 2017 Inspection

December 6, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 30 DOZ.OF EXTRA LARGE EGGS AT 52.7*F, AND 24 DOZ. OF LARGE EGGS AT 51.8...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 16, 2015 Inspection

November 16, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT LABELED SALSA'S,MOLE,LARD,AND CORN HUSK, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LA...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 31, 2014 Inspection

October 31, 2014• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR THE FRIED PORK DISPLAY CASE IN THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AREA.(+7 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 5, 2013 Inspection

December 5, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FRONT MILK COOLER.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 27, 2012 Inspection

August 27, 2012• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED C...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 18, 2011 Inspection

August 18, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall ...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 29, 2011 Inspection

July 29, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 28, 2010 Inspection

July 28, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN WAlk-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, CARACKED, UNE...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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