PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SUPERMERCADO EL RANCHITO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
July 23, 2024
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License #35697
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS(BEEF, TOMATOES)(52F-57F) OF APPROXIMATELY 5LBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD-HOLD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS OF FOOD FOR $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection