تقرير سلامة الغذاء: Restaurant El Ranchito, 5959 W Grand Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60639 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 18, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hold in handsink basin in mens washroom. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead roaches and insects onthe floor in the rear warewashing area , adjacent storage area, and in basement. Instructed to remove detail clean, saniize and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 20 mouse droppings on the floor of the bar. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager 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. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed broken lids on deep freezers in basement. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease, heavy food spills, and debris buildup on cooking equipment, cold-golding units, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed exposed foam-like caulk on the walls and around pipes trhoughout facility. Instructed to resurface area to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 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 manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on storage rack, open bottom area of equipment and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed expired food handlers certificates on site. Instructed to update records and maintain on premises at all times.

Source: chicago.gov