El Ranchito Tacos

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Inspections

1. Oct 2, 2024 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Serious Priority

     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).

2. Jul 6, 2022 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

3. Jun 21, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Priority

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SERVING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

4. Mar 2, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

5. Dec 15, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

6. Dec 1, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED THE PASSENGER WINDOW CRACKED AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Serious Priority

     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).

   • Serious Priority

     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).

   • Serious Priority

     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).

7. Oct 13, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

8. Dec 19, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     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.

9. Dec 6, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     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.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED GRILL OF GREASE BUILD-UP.