RESTAURANT EL RANCHITO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: MUST SEAL OFF SEWER DRAIN COVER, TO ELIMINATE SMELLY ODORS, VIOLATION STILL EXIST

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST REMOVE OVEN FROM FRONT WAIT STATION FOOD NOT PROTECTED, ALSO BASEMENT INTERIOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, FOODS NOT PROTECTED, AND REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPING FROM TOP LANDING OF AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT AREA, AND PROVIDE A NEW PEST CONTROL REPORT, UPON NEXT VISIT

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. BASEMENT WALLS KITCHEN AREA,STORAGE AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT AREA, ECT

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: MUST CLEAN/REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. BASEMENT WALLS KITCHEN AREA,STORAGE AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT AREA, ECT

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.