TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 49.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A. MANAGER CALLED A TECHNICIAN TO FIX THE COOLER WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. TECHINICIAN WAS ABLE TO FIX THE COOLER AND IS NOW AT 38.9F.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS BEEF AT 46.5F, HAMBURGER AT 47.4F, CHICKEN AT 48.2F, GYROS AT 47.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER DURING STORAGE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $100.00, TOTAL 35 LBS.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS, POTS,PANS,TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARD, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, ALL EXTERIOR PART AND LID OF ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT,BOTTOM INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR AND CABINETS IN FRONT OF THE SERVING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT,MUST PROVIDE. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND RE GROUT FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS, WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS, WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED.

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.