RESTAURANT EL RANCHITO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving, rear storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around bathroom sinks in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.

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: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove), not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning. Rear storage shelving/racks in 1st floor, bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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: Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas(1st floor/bsmt)under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Broken, damaged floor tiles in kitchen area shall be replaced.

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: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, bathrooms, and rear dining area, shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling in bsmt storage area had holes/gaps, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed. Broken, damaged wall tiles in men's bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area that were damaged/broken shall be replaced, light shields in prep area, rear kitchen storage area not clean, need cleaning.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen area, display cooler, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exposed hand sink drain pipe had small leak, shall be repaired/replaced.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen area, display cooler, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exposed hand sink drain pipe had small leak, shall be repaired/replaced.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.