Food Safety Report: El Ranchito Market Carniceria y Fruteria, 3900 W 71st St, Chicago, IL, USA.

3900 West 71st Street, Chicago, 60629 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 13, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4'-1/2' gap surrounding in unit fan on wall in ware washing area. Instrcuted to make tight fitting and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed mice activity in rear storage areas, under cashier counters, under chips and soda aisles. Approx 100 droppings. Observed approximately 15 live roaches in rear prep area near washroom, water heater and furnce room. Instructed manager to clean all affected areas and contact pest control for a complete service. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed no splash guard between prep sink and 3-compartment sink, and between hand sink and cutting board in meat prep area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single-use items stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed to elevate from floor and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting boards in prep area with deep grooves. Instructed to repair or replace to ensure easy cleanability and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed unfinished wood shelves in rear storage area, and foil lined shelves in prep area. Surfaces should be nonabsorbant, smooth, and easily cleanable and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed no drain stoppers at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed build up of food debris on slicers in food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed no garbage can at hand sink in ware washing area. Also no garbage can in rear employee restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed mop heads not properly stored in utility sink. Instructed manager to properly store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed rusty surfaces on interior walls of rear meat walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed build up of grease on rear ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no mechanical ventilation in employee restroom near receiving area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed some lights missing protective shielding in ware washing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 8/16/21 report #2524041: 57-no employee food handler certificates on site for employees. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov