PASS
Risk 1 (High)
TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
March 2, 2018
Short Form Complaint
License #60184
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #31
MAJOR
Violation Details
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AND GIARDINNARA IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
Why This Matters
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Food Code Requirement
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Specific Requirements
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-603.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FRONT AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE CUTTING BOARDS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND UTENSILS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND/OR SPLATTER.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LINE.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LINE.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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