Clark El Ranchito Corp — El Ranchito
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2016, Clark El Ranchito Corp — El Ranchito has 20 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 24 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND POOLS OF WATER FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HOT WATER IN THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2619273 DATED 6/17/2025; VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) "OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 17, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK DOOR CRACKED OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DICED TOMATOES STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS, POTS, SKILLETS, AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH RACKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN GUARDS AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS AND INTERIORS OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Aug 12, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA (BY THE DISHMACHINE AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Aug 2, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2574364 ISSUED ON 04-17-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM #39 - OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #47 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN CEILING PANELS LOCATED IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. #57 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN, REFRIED BEANS ETC ) STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS TOTAL VALUE $ 250.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED MEATS, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP BEING STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES INSIDE A TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30 LBS AT A VALUE OF $120. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LB AT A VALUE OF $40. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN CEILING PANELS LOCATED IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARNESS CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Aug 24, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, HAND WASH SINKS, HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES WITH ACCUMULATED GRIME BUILD-UP, TABLES AND COUNTERS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP, AND BAND SAW INTERIOR WITH FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: : NO GARBAGE LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOOR SURFACE IS DAMP WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS OF NORTHSIDE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND BLACK MILDEW-LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 24, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, HAND WASH SINKS, HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES WITH ACCUMULATED GRIME BUILD-UP, TABLES AND COUNTERS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP, AND BAND SAW INTERIOR WITH FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO GARBAGE LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR SURFACE DAMP WITH STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS OF NORTHSIDE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND BLACK MILDEW-LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON PREP AREA 3-DOOR COOLER TABLETOP- COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN HELD AT 53.4 F AND COOKED PORK HELD AT 52.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2523056 DATED ON 08/21/21 NOT CORRECTED-#43 3-304.12 OBSERVED COOKS KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE THE PREP SINK MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. ALSO, ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE,#53 5-501.17 NO GARBAGE LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALSO #55 OBSERVED BROKEN/HOLES ON CEILING AT DISHROOM AREA. REPAIR ISSUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, SHELVES, DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED COOKS KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE THE PREP SINK MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION, ALSO ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NO GARBAGE LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE LID ALSO SPLATTERED ON GROUND AND BRICK WALL.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/HOLES ON CEILING AT DISHROOM AREA.REPAIR ISSUE
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82
May 21, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED COOKS KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE THE PREP SINK MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION, ALSO ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NO GARBAGE LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE LID ALSO SPLATTERED ON GROUND AND BRICK WALL.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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May 12, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-18-2021, REPORT #2463944 #38) 6-202.15 FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP AT BOTTOM. (1/4 INCH GAP). MUST SEAL INSTALL NEW DOOR SWEEP. #49) 4-601.11(C) FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, TABLES AND COUNTERS, AND BAND SAW. MUST CLEAN. #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #51) 5-205.15(A) FOUND CRACK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST REPAIR. #55) 6-501.114 FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WITH OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, GARBAGE, ETC. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. #55) 6-201.12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN. #56) 6-303.11 FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL CONTAINERS OF DRY FOOD IN STORAGE AREA
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE THE PREP SINK MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION, ALSO ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING,EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF ICE. REPAIR CAUSE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOORS, IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE. REPAIR ISSUE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ON COLD UNITS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIECE OF DIRTY,POUROUS, GRIMED WOOD HOLDING UP DRAIN BOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,.EASILY CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT BOTH WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM .MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN HEAD WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPLACE.WATER SPRAYER AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE REPAIRED WITH DIRTY PLASTIC BAG.REPAIR CAUSE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO GARBAGE LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE LID ALSO SPLATTERED ON GROUND AND BRICK WALL.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GROUTH IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND REAR EXIT DOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NOTED THE KITCHEN PIPES SEALED WITH SPONGE/FOAM SOUNDPROOFING MATERIAL. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Dec 18, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP AT BOTTOM. (1/4 INCH GAP). MUST SEAL INSTALL NEW DOOR SWEEP.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM SERVICE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, TABLES AND COUNTERS, AND BAND SAW. MUST CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WITH OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES,GARBAGE,ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 26, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP AT BOTTOM. (1/4 INCH GAP). MUST SEAL INSTALL NEW DOOR SWEEP.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM SERVICE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, TABLES AND COUNTERS, AND BAND SAW. MUST CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WITH OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES,GARBAGE,ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 25, 2019
Complaint
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK HAVING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING TORTILLAS, CHEESE, LETTUCE AND TOMATO. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS AT 50F-52F CONTAINING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING 10LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $25 AT 51F, 10 LBS OF STEAK VALUED AT $30 AT 51F, 5 LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 52F VALUED AT $20 AND 10 LBS OF PORK VALUED AT $25 AT 51F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS AT 52F CONTAINING TIME/ TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN AND PORK. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. 1 COOLER ON NORTH SIDE WAS REPAIRED AND TAG WAS REMOVED AND COOLER ON SOUTH SIDE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT DATED 9/11/18 REPORT # 2214134 NOT CORRECTED. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED PEPPERS STORED ON SECOND FLOOR WITH A CEILING LEAKING INTO A LARGE PLASTIC TUB. ALL DRIED PEPPERS WERE MOVED TO DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. NO FOOD IS TO BE STORED ON SECOND FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF METAL PREP TABLES ON NORTH SIDE OF COOKING RUSTY AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD PARTCLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON SECOND FLOOR WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CIELING ON SECOND FLOOR IN DISREAIR DUE TO LEAKING CONDITION. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS OF NORTHSIDE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTIAN FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Sep 11, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-801.11D NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPPING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN DID THE FOLLOWING:- -SERVED CHEESE AND LETTUCE FROM THE SERVICE PREP COOLER ONTO A CUSTOMER'S PLATE WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR USING SPOONS OR TONGS. -WENT BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THEN TO THE STOVE AT THE OTHER END OF THE KITCHEN AND PREPARED A SAUCE. RETURNED TO THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUED TO FINISH THE PLATE AT THE SAME TIME STILL SERVED MORE CHEESE AND LETTUCE ONTO THE PLATE. ALL THESES WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS OR SPOONS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACES.....ALSO NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 NOTED ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP ICE MACHINE WITH NO HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(A)(B)(C) NOTED OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND THICK DIRT ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE RAILINGS OF SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DRAWER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT ON CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED MISSING TILE AND HOLE ON WALL BY THE COOKING STOVE, STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.....MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF ALL COOKING STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 171.2F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1975846 ON 11-21-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- REMOVE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS, REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.#33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, THE STEPS OF THE STAIRS GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR, WOODEN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE, DEEP FRYER, GRILL. INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNUSED COOLER ON COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO CLEAN UNEVEN SURFACES AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING BROKEN CEMENT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISH AREA/COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HAND SINK SOAP DISPENSER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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64
Nov 21, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS, REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, THE STEPS OF THE STAIRS GOING TO THE BASEMENT, AND 2ND FLOOR, WOODEN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT UNDER THE PALLETS, INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE, DEEP FRYER, GRILL,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ND WALK IN FREEZER, THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA, THRU-OUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER BESIDE THE STOVE AND BEHIND THE STOVE. MUST DRY THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVE WITH PLASTIC CONTAINERS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BROOM AND MOP STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND STORED THEM ON THE MOP SINK AREA, NOT ON THE PREP AREA.
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74
Jan 12, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clark El Ranchito Corp — El Ranchito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clark El Ranchito Corp — El Ranchito on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Clark El Ranchito Corp — El Ranchito?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Clark El Ranchito Corp — El Ranchito.
Has Clark El Ranchito Corp — El Ranchito's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Clark El Ranchito Corp — El Ranchito have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Clark El Ranchito Corp — El Ranchito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Clark El Ranchito Corp — El Ranchito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Clark El Ranchito Corp — El Ranchito is inspected around two times per year on average.
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