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EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET 3900-3904 W 71ST, CHICAGO 60629 Grocery Store
August 21, 2017 Canvass License #1649665
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FAN GUARD COVER AT WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT SAME, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE THE RUST FROM MEAT STORAGE TABLE.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR SLICER, MEAT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR COOKING AREA, AND REAR MEAT CUTTING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REATTACH WALL COVING, AND REPLACE MISSING COVING REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN WALL VENT TO AIR CONDITIONER.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR COOKING AREA, AND REAR MEAT CUTTING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REATTACH WALL COVING, AND REPLACE MISSING COVING REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN WALL VENT TO AIR CONDITIONER.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections