Food Safety Report: Supermercado El Ranchito, 2414-2416 W 47th St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60632 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 11, 2025
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed male food handler putting bare hands in large container of ready to eat nopales salad and eating, then continuing to mix salad, placing hands in salad again and continue to eat. Nopales salad being prepared for customers. Also noted another male food handler preparing tacos, touching tortillas, onions, cilantro with bare hands and giving to customer. Nopales salad and taco discarded at this time. Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods is prohibited. Citation issued 7-38-010 priority

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: fly glue strips noted from ceiling in prep area. Instd to remove and use proper insect control devices for prep area

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: live roach on floor in taqueria and live roach noted near hot water tank. Numerous dead roaches and casings noted in motors of coolers and on ledge leading to basement. Live large and small flies noted in rear by dry storage goods. Instd to remove all roach and fly activity, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: multi use pots stored in basement under sewer lines. Instd to store properly (1) in a clean, dry location; (2) where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. And in a self-draining position that allows air drying.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: paper towel lining under cutting boards and bottom interior of prep coolers. Instd to remove paper towels and mainain surfaces, clean and dry.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: all rubber door gaskets of coolers and all motor hardware not clean, excessive debris. Instd to detail clean and maintain

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: raw wood paneling behind coolers and next to basement stairs. Instd to seal raw wood or remove so as surfaces to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable. Cracked and missing wall tiles noted behind cooler next to hot water tank. Instd to repair and maintain same

Source: chicago.gov