SUPERMERCADO EL RANCHITO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1146364 DATED 4/22/13 : # 32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS. # 33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD HOLDERS ON CUTTING BOARDS THAT HOLD PLASTIC WRAP. RAW WOOD IS NOT PERMITTED BECAUSE IT IS ABSORBENT AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL WOOD OR REPLACE WRAPPING DEVICES ENTIRELY.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT TIGHT FITTING DOOR. REPAIR DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBENT.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTACE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER.

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.