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: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. OVER 10 FLY STRIPS WITH NUMEROUS DEAD FLIES HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, FLY STRIPS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND USE APPROVED PEST CONTROL DEVICES. REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND MISSING/CRACKED LIDS. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL MEAT AND DELI CASES, INCLUDING DOORS AND TRACKS, RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF SPICE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: UNFINISHED CEILING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED. INSTD TO HAVE CEILING REPAIRED SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE ALL MISSING FAN GUARDS IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER CEILING FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: UNFINISHED CEILING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED. INSTD TO HAVE CEILING REPAIRED SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE ALL MISSING FAN GUARDS IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER CEILING FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION.

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.