Taoueria El Ranchito #Two
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited Taoueria El Ranchito #Two 14 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Taoueria El Ranchito #Two dates to Jan 12, 2016.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WORN OUT, WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS EXTERIOR PART INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE HALLWAY GOING TO THR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL GAP/HOLES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CRACKED WALL TILES BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVE WITH BOXES OF TORTILLAS. MUST REPAIR WALL AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES.
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Nov 18, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS TEARING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND BEING HELD UP BY ONE SCREW. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SECURE THE HANDSINK TO THE WALL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN, RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRETED FROM THE LAST CANVASS INPSECTION ON MAY 11, 2015 ON REPORT #1537859: (32) REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON THE LINE. (33) FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT MENTIONED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN. (34) OBSERVED AN AVOCADO, LIME, AND OTHER FRUITS AND VEGETABLE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ESPECIALLY IN THE CORNERS AND MAINTAIN. (38) FOUND NO STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LEVERS UNDER THE SINK USED TO PLUG THE SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEVERS TO ALLOW THE SINKS TO FILL PROPERLY OR PROVIDE 3 SEPERATE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS IN 7 BUSINESS DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL PLATE INSIDE A CONTAINER OF COOKED GROUND BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE EITHER STORED IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP TO PREVENT INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PIECE OF TISSUE PAPER IN THE TORTILLA CHIPS CONTAINER USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE TONGS OR SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE STORED OUT OF THE FOOD TO PROPERLY DISPENSE CHIPS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS TEARING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND BEING HELD UP BY ONE SCREW. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SECURE THE HANDSINK TO THE WALL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN, RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE NORTH WALL IN THE BASEMENT IS DAMAGED WITH HOLES AND PIECES OF DRYWALL HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PATCH THE HOLE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING AROUND THE PLUMBING PIPES THAT NEEDS TO BE PATCHED AND REPAIRED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT FIXTURE OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULBS OR BALLAS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
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May 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON THE LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE SIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT MENTIONED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN AVOCADO, LIME, AND OTHER FRUITS AND VEGETABLE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ESPECIALLY IN THE CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD FRUIT FLIES STUCK TO THE FLOOR TRIM AND ALSO UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LEVERS UNDER THE SINK USED TO PLUG THE SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEVERS TO ALLOW THE SINKS TO FILL PROPERLY OR PROVIDE 3 SEPERATE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED BEANS AT TEMP OF 59.9F TO 60F;COOKED PEELED AND UN PEELED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 49.9F; BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED YESTERDAY AND STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,WHICH UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMPS OF 38.5F.FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.4F,DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 54.2F,PRODUCTS WAS PREPARED YESTERDAY;UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40.1F.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 22,VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE COVERED WITH METAL SHELVES WITH SHARP EDGES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALL CUTTING BOARD ARE IN POOR REPAIRED,DEEP CUTS,EXTREMELY STAINED WITH FOOD AND BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE /REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND PANELS OF THE UNIT.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON AND AROUND THE RUBBER GASKET AT SAME UNITS. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE WHICH IS DANGLING FROM EDGES OF UNIT.PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE WITH BUILD-UP OF FLOUR AND ENCRUSTED DOUGH.SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS,WALK-IN COOLER /WALK-IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS,FOOD AND BLACK SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED.DEEP FRYER HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,ALSO PIPES,ELECTRICAL CORDS THAT HANGS FROM CEILING.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT IS NOT INTACT IN DIFFERENT PART OF THE FLOOR TILE IN DISH/PREP/PIZZA AREA,WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE SAME AREA. ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. DEBRIS AND EXCESS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVES.BROKEN WALLS IN DIFFERENT PART OF THE BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT,SEAL BROKEN WALLS IN BASEMENT. CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH EXCESS OF FOOD STAINS,GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT SAID AREA.NO DARK PAINT TO BE USED IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHPUT THE PREP/DINING AREA WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOT ENOUGH LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,TOO DARK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE LIGHT AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE
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Apr 3, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT IS NOT INTACT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM/REAR PREP,STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. TILLES AND GROUT NEED TO BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
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Mar 25, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND MIXED COOKED VEGETABLES(ONIONS,CARROTS,CELERY,ETC)IN BROTH STORED ON TOP THE FLAT GRILL AT TEMP OF 98.6F TO 101.7F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE ,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 5,VALUE $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE:OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNCOVERED STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER, FOOD UNCOVERED STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS UNCOVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS DANGLING FROM SHELF WIRES,UNKNOWN PARTICLES INSIDE THE FOOD. PIZZA DOUGH STORED AT LAST SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNKNOWN PARTICLES ON TOP AND MIXED WITH DOUGH.FOOD UNCOVERED WAS OBSERVED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.ALSO RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS STORED INSIDE DIRTY CARDBOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADES BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLERS(WEST SITE PREP COOLER AND MIDDLE COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE IS POROUS,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT SAID SINK WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN AND FILTHY BEHIND CLEANING PLASTIC CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS,INSTRUCTED PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.FOOD DEBRIS ON GASKET OF THE COOLER'S DOORS. WATER INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLERS,ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT. FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT IS NOT INTACT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM/REAR PREP,STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. TILLES AND GROUT NEED TO BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE CHARCOAL GRILL(NORTH SITE),AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON THOSE MENTIONED WALLS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NECK FAUCET BY THE STEAM TABLE IS LEAKING ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET.
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Sep 23, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1235671 DATED ON 02/28/13- #33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, MEAT SLICER, ALL SHELVES/UPPER AND LOWER SIDES, DISHMACHINE, REACH IN COOLERS DOORS/CORNERS/HINDGES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PITS/STAINS ON SURFACE OF ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION HOODS/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS/DIRT BUILD UP ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SMEARS ON PREP AREA CEILING/WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Mar 7, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, MEAT SLICER, ALL SHELVES/UPPER AND LOWER SIDES, DISHMACHINE, REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOORS/CORNERS/HINDGES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES BROKEN/DAMAGED IN DINING AREA BY DESSERT COOLER, THICK FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING, COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SINK
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER EXTERIOR ENCRUSTED WITH THICK GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP, GREASE ON ALLEY GROUND.POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ALLEY GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER, FIRST IN FIRST OUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS SURFACE WITH DARK PITS, ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, MEAT SLICER, ALL SHELVES/UPPER AND LOWER SIDES, DISHMACHINE, REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOORS/CORNERS/HINDGES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES BROKEN/DAMAGED IN DINING AREA BY DESSERT COOLER, THICK FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING, COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Jan 17, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION:WE(MANAGER AND I OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES STORED ON TOP SHELF NEXT TO VENT COVER,WHICH THE FAN COVER IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH DUST BUILD-UP, WHICH THE DUST WAS BLOWING ON TOP THE UNCOVERED POTATOES.FOOD DISCARDED.ALSO FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED IN COOLER(ACROSS THE STOVE) UNCOVERED,THE SHELF EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE WHICH IT WAS DANGLING FROM SHELVES TO FOOD.FISH,MEAT COOKED FOOD ALL STORED ON TOP EACH OTHER WITHOUT BEEN COVERED.FOUND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF THE FREEZER UNDER THE LAST SHELF WHICH ICE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD WERE INTO THE FOOD.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15, VALUE 20.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING CUTTING BOARDS PRIOR TO USE WITH READY TO EAT FOOD WITH A DIRTY CLOTH WHICH WAS DIRTY, USED TO CLEAN HANDS,AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CLOTHS,ALSO PROVIDE A SMALL BUCKET WITH WATER AND SANITIZE SOLUTION IN EACH WORKING STATION,TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.FOUND PIECES OF RUBBER GASKET INTO ICE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO RUST DRIPPING INTO ICE.ICE REMOVED.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A TECHNICIAN REPAIR THE UNIT.USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO76632-17
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEANED, HAVING A LAYER OF BUILD-UP GREASE.ALSO GREASE ON GROUND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP IT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-11-2010, REPORT#250829. #30-NAMES AND DATE LABLES OF ALL FOOD ITEMS #31-POT AND PANS CAN NOT BE SUBMERGE IN 3 COMP SINK, INST NEEDS TO REMOVE OR REPLACE 3 COMP WITH A LARGER SINK. #34- FLOORS ALL ALONG THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA #36-LIGHT NEED TO BE REPLACE IN DINING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO76633-18
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC SPATULAS OR ANY OTHER COOKING UTENSILS.PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT,FOR PROPER PROTECTION.ALSO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED ONE LARGE BURNER UNIT NOT COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION,(NORTH PREP AREA)IF UNIT CAN NOT BE INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED KNIFE BEEN STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND COOLERS OR BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL PIPE AND PREP COOLERS.KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN GRILL IN GYRO UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DEEP FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR(GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP).ALL SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST BE CLEANED,FOOD AND DUST BUILD-UP.CLEAN DUST AND GREASE ON SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS.REMOVE AND REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLER ACROSS THE OVEN,NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA STAGNATE WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED BOTTOM PARTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINANT IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA,INCLUDED MANAGERS AND OWNERS.
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Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND IMPROPER TEMP OF PREP TABLE COOLER. TEMP AT 48.9 TAGED UNIT. CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER TEMP OF FOOD INSIDE THE PREP COOLER HOLDING TEMP OF FOOD RANGING 48.0F-50.0F ITEMS DENAUTURE TACHO MEAT 2LB,DICE TOMATOS,2LBS, SOUR CREAM 2LBS,RAW SLICE POTATOS,2LBS,RAW CHICKEN 3LBS,MEXICAN SAUSAGE 7BS,CHEESE 7LB, TOTAL COST 100.00 CITATION ISSUED CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING WITH BOXES AND FOOD DEBRI AND ALONG THE GROUND. CITATION ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. NAMES AND DATE LABLES OF ALL FOOD ITEMS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. POT AND PANS CAN NOT BE SUBMERGE IN 3 COMP SINK, INST NEEDS TO REMOVE OR REPLACE 3 COMP WITH A LARGER SINK.INVERT ALL COOKING UTENSILS AND PLATES
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS STAIN AND PITTED IN PREP AREA NEED TO BE REPLACE SPLASH GUARDED ARE NEEDED IN REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWEL RIGHT AND LEFT. FOUND RUST SHELF IN THE REAR AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVE IN COOLER WALK IN, THUR OUT ALL THE REFRIGERATION NEED TO BE REPLACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALL ALONG THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACE IN BATHROOMS, DINNING AREA,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT NEED TO BE REPLACE IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REFIGERATION UNITS NEED THERMOMETERS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taoueria El Ranchito #Two last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taoueria El Ranchito #Two on file is from Jan 12, 2016. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taoueria El Ranchito #Two?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Taoueria El Ranchito #Two.
Has Taoueria El Ranchito #Two's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taoueria El Ranchito #Two have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taoueria El Ranchito #Two means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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