RESTAURANT EL RANCHITO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, SINK BACKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE ALL DRAINS AND GREASE TRAP RODDING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTUNINED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 08/10/2012, REPORT #1277305, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW 31 Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use. 32 Ice bin in bar area not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to protect during storage. Deep freezer in basement not maintained. Instructed to replace worn lid. Cutting boards in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards. Storage shelves inside 2 door cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. 33 Storage shelves, prep tables, exterior cooking equipmet, coolers, bulk storage containers, sinks, interior ice macine panel, utensils, exhaust hood and filter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily. 34 Floor not cleaned thru-out prep area. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and remove food debris. 35 Walls in prep and men's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to replace all missing wall tile and seal coving along wallbase. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTUNINED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 08/10/2012, REPORT #1277305, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW 31 Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use. 32 Ice bin in bar area not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to protect during storage. Deep freezer in basement not maintained. Instructed to replace worn lid. Cutting boards in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards. Storage shelves inside 2 door cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. 33 Storage shelves, prep tables, exterior cooking equipmet, coolers, bulk storage containers, sinks, interior ice macine panel, utensils, exhaust hood and filter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily. 34 Floor not cleaned thru-out prep area. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and remove food debris. 35 Walls in prep and men's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to replace all missing wall tile and seal coving along wallbase. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.