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SUPERMERCADO EL RANCHITO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SUPERMERCADO EL RANCHITO 2414-2416 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO 60632 Grocery Store
November 13, 2014 Complaint License #35697
6
Total Violations
5
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN COOKING AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK TO PROTECT GRILL. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DELI AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE TO PROTECT DELI CASE AND FOOD PREP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS NEAR COOKING AREA WITH DUCT TAPE ON HADNDLES. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR HANDLES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE SOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR ICE MACHINE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 DARK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN BUTCHER AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SO THAT DARK GROOVES ARE REMOVED.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. DRY AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITON.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. DRY AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITON.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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