SUPERMERCADO EL RANCHITO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING BARE HANDS IN LARGE CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT NOPALES SALAD AND EATING, THEN CONTINUING TO MIX SALAD, PLACING HANDS IN SALAD AGAIN AND CONTINUE TO EAT. NOPALES SALAD BEING PREPARED FOR CUSTOMERS. ALSO NOTED ANOTHER MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING TACOS, TOUCHING TORTILLAS, ONIONS, CILANTRO WITH BARE HANDS AND GIVING TO CUSTOMER. NOPALES SALAD AND TACO DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY GLUE STRIPS NOTED FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER INSECT CONTROL DEVICES FOR PREP AREA

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND LIVE ROACH NOTED NEAR HOT WATER TANK. NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES AND CASINGS NOTED IN MOTORS OF COOLERS AND ON LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT. LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES NOTED IN REAR BY DRY STORAGE GOODS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE POTS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. AND In a self-draining position that allows air drying.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PAPER TOWEL LINING UNDER CUTTING BOARDS AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER TOWELS AND MAINAIN SURFACES, CLEAN AND DRY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS AND ALL MOTOR HARDWARE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.