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TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO 2829 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
January 18, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection License #60184
4
Total Violations
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF ON TWO PREP TABLES.
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: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BAR AREA CABINETS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, EXPOSED SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections