EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED MENUDO 212*F ON STOVE TOP. AND SLICING HAM FOR CUSTOMERS HAM 39.9*F SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE CARTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED THE REAR PRODUCE COOLER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.OBSERVED THE REAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORAGE OF MEAT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, IE. BAGGIES,ZIP LOCK ETC.OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INREAR HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR SLICER,BAND SAW, AND CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR BY SODA STORAGE MISSING FLOOR TILE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES. REAR SINK AREA FLOOR STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND DRY MOP.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING THRU OUT REAR STORAGE,MEAT CUTTING AND COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT.OBSERVED WALLS REMOVED IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALLS(NEXT TO PRODUCE COOLER.

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: OBSERVED THE CEILING THRU OUT REAR STORAGE,MEAT CUTTING AND COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT.OBSERVED WALLS REMOVED IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALLS(NEXT TO PRODUCE COOLER.

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.