TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE KITCHEN IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER/PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INFRONT BAR AREA.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES/RACKS HANDSINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD FROM MEAT ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND ACCUMULATION OF DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.