PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SUPERMERCADO EL RANCHITO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
October 20, 2021
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License #35697
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #29
CRITICAL
Violation Details
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: CHORIZO AT 68.7F HANGING FROM WIRE RACK AND LARGE BLOCK OF CHEESE AT 65.6F ON COUNTER IN DELI AREA BEING OFFERED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION. NO LAB ASSESSMENT/RESULTS ON SITE TO VERIFY PRODUCT IS SAFE TO STORE/SELL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS, $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO LAB TESTING/RESULTS FOR CHORIZO AND CHEESE NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION AND OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTD TO PROVIDE OR HAVE UNDER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE 29 FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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