OCT 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL RANCHITO TACOS.
BEAT. 21/100
2300 S THROOP ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 2, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/2 IN GAP IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.13 OBSERVED THE MFP NOT ABLE PROPERLY TO CONVEY WASTEWATER DUE TO THE WASTEWATER TANK LEAKING EXCESSIVELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS CONVEY WASTEWATER/SEWAGE PROPERLY. THE MANAGER ADJUSTED THE WATER VALVES, AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION, WASTEWATER WAS CONVEYING ADEQUATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
JUL 62022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WINDOWS WITH SCREENS, HOWEVER SCREENS ARE OPEN. OBSERVED ONE CRACKED GLASS WINDOW (PASSENGER SIDE) WITH NO SCREEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCREENS TO HELP ELIMINATE FLIES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSON HANDLING FOOD DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. UNAUTHORIZED PERSON LEFT DURING INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS, HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE RAW AND COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS/ NOT INTENDED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN TWO FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED SANITIZING SOLUTION UNABLE TO STAY IN SINK COMPARTMENT DUE TO POOR SEAL ON SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE ONLY PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT,LETTUCE, DICED TOMATOES, COOKED TAMALES,CHEESE, GUACOMOLE, COOKED BEANS. TEMPERATUES RANGED FROM 55.5F TO 67.6F . MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY RECORD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED COOKED RICE BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WHEN STORING FOOD ITEMS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SERVING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAR 22022PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE REAR DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-402.11 OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZERS NOT SECURED PROPERLY TO PREVENT MOVING WHILE IN MOTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SECURE REACH IN FREEZERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING BY THE VENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SERVING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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DEC 12020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 1
2020
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE PASSENGER WINDOW CRACKED AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE CEILING PEELING INSIDE OF THE FOOD TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 4-602.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (100F) AND INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK (90F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT LEAST 110F AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES. MAANGER REPAIRED THE HOT WATER DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER AT THE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS MAINTAINING 110F AND THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK WAS MAINTAINING 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(C) OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. THE MANAGER REPAIRED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTE WATER TANK LEAKING WASTE WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE MOBILE FOOD PREPARER VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OCT 132020FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2020
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTE PROCEDURE OR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE CEILING PEELING INSIDE OF THE FOOD TRUCK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES INSIDE OF THE MFP.
DEC 192017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 19
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PRINT LICENSE NUMBER AND BUSINESS NAME ON THE LATERAL SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AT LEAST TWO INCHES TALL.
DEC 62017FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2017
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FRESH WATER TANK FOR HAND/DISHWASHING NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. MUST BE SELF-DRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED GRILL OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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