EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10-15 HOUSE FLIES, AND FRUIT FLIES IN REAR AREA. OBSERVED FLY STRIPS WITH HEAVY FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STRIOS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/8-1/4INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE CEILING TILES WHERE WATER DAMAGED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS SHEILDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS SHEILDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.