Ramirez Fast Food

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers/freezers and display coolers. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the prep areas without proper labeling with the common food name. Instructed to provide labels.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils (knives) stored improperly on prep surface areas. Instructed to store properly between usage.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored improperly in plastic grocery bags in the coolers and freezers. Instructed to store properly in food grade storage bags and/or containers.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door self closing device missing/broken. Instructed to install.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken, warped and/or taped up light covers/shields overhead in the prep frontline area and dining area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on exhaust ventilation in the washroom. Instructed to clean.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2622601 CONDUCTED ON 8/21/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #48) 4-301.12 Missing sink stopers for 3-com sink, Instructed to obtain. #55) 6-501.11 #55) Missing a splash guard between hand sink and 3-comp sink, Instructed to istall. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Missing sink stopers for 3-com sink, Instructed to obtain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing a splash guard between hand sink and 3-comp sink, Instructed to istall.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed a case of frozen beef cheek meat thawing on the prep table in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to thaw all tcs foods properly.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive rust and holes in the top of the grease trap lid located under the 3-compartment sink. Management instructed to repair or replace the grease trap to prevent leaking waste water.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair the ceiling in front of the washroom door. Replace the broken and missing wall tiles in the front food prep area, especially under the ventilation hood.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the person in charge cooking without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags in the chest freezer and 1 door freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on top of the chest freezer. Instructed to remove.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout the rear food prep/dish area. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles. Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the rear food prep/dish area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prepping and serving food without hair restraint. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint. The manager provided a hair restraint during the time of inspection.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on top of the chest freezer and other equipment. Instructed to remove.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed bread and other food stored in plastic grocery bags in the chest freezer and 1 door freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout the rear food prep/dish area. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles. Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the rear food prep/dish area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2546153 conducted on 1/05/22. Previous core violations not corrected: (#53) 5-501.17: no lid on toilet room receptacle. Must provide. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door must be self-closing. Instructed to repair spring for self closing door.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: No lid on toilet room receptacle. Must provide.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Business must post sign at front entrance and inside requiring customers to wear a mask inside of establishment regardless of vaccination status.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the person in charge cooking without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in the toilet room water stained. Instructed to replace and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained wiping cloth in the one-door cooler in the rear kitchen area. Instructed that wiping cloths should be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooler and freezer in the rear kitchen area being mounted with bricks. Instructed to remove, repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Obsever the wall base cove in the rear dish washing area in poor repair (not attached to the wall). Must repair and maintain to prevent breeding place for pest. Noted ceiling tiles in poor repair in the front prep area, rear dish washing area and the washroom. Must replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained and missing ceiling tiles in the front kitchen area above the flattop and throughout the rear kitchen area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water through out premises at this time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide and maintain hot running water at all times. Priority citation issued #7-38-030(c).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Obsever the wall base cove in the rear dish washing area in poor repair (not attached to the wall). Must repair and maintain to prevent breeding place for pest. Noted ceiling tiles in poor repair in the front prep area, rear dish washing area and the washroom. Must replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters and hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty light shields and blow lights in the front prep area. Must clean,replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed raw pork stored directly in grocery bags located in the front refrigerator. Instructed to use food grade storage bags to properly store food items at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the cutting board on the line to remove food debris buildup and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed greasy floors in the employee washroom located in the rear. Instructed to detail clean floors and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on the fan vent cover in the employee washroom. Instructed to remove dust debris buildup to allow proper ventilation in the bathroom at all times.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside grease container is not maintained/in poor condition. The lid is warped, open, exposing the disposed of grease and attracting pests. Instructed to repair or replace container and maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-020

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide the chemical test kit for the sanitizer(s) used at the 3-compartment sink and wash cloths used to wipe surfaces. Serious violation 7-38-030

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1454083 dated 07/23/2015 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: 30-observed a ice cream freezer with palletas (ice cream bars) without proper labeling containing source and ingredients. Instructed to provide proper labeling and maintain. Observed bulk food in refrigerators not label. Instructed to label all bulk food out of the original container and maintain. 32-observed cardboard being used as a liner on a reach in freezer. Instructed to remove cardboard to prevent pest harborage. Observed rusty shelves inside of refrigerator located in the rear. Instructed to remove rust with a food grade non toxic paint or replace and maintain. 33- observed a can opener with food debris and rust. Instructed to replace and maintain. 34-observed floors behind the cooking equipment with excessive grease build up. Instructed to clean al

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to sand or replace the cutting board with the deep, dark grooves in the prep areas. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. -must remove the thick ice build up in both reach in freezers. -must remove the rust from the lower shelf of the rear prep table and from the grease trap. -instructed to replace the rubber gasket on the rear reach in cooler by the back door. Maintain all.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the outer surface of the grease trap in the rear prep area. Maintain same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the p-trap under the mopsink in the rear prep area. Maintain same.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Instructed all food handlers must wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proof all food handlers have met the idph food handlers requirements. Maintain same.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed a ice cream freezer with palletas (ice cream bars) without proper labeling containing source and ingredients. Instructed to provide proper labeling and maintain. Observed bulk food in refrigerators not label. Instructed to label all bulk food out of the original container and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a liner on a reach in freezer. Instructed to remove cardboard to prevent pest harborage. Observed rusty shelves inside of refrigerator located in the rear. Instructed to remove rust with a food grade non toxic paint or replace and maintain. Observed the 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink and washbowl all need to be recaulked. Instructed to caulk and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed a can opener with food debris and rust. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floors behind the cooking equipment with excessive grease build up. Instructed to clean along the walls, in the corners and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed stained and broken ceiling tiles in the front and rear prep areas instructed to replace and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed a broken light shield above the refrigerator in the rear. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation in the bathroom. Instructed to provide and maintain. Observed a leak under the exposed hand sink located in the rear. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed an ice machine located by the front counter with a pink slimy substance and calcium build up. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed a ice cream freezer with palletas (ice cream bars) without proper labeling containing source and ingredients. Instructed to provide proper labeling and maintain. Observed bulk food in refrigerators not label. Instructed to label all bulk food out of the original container and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a liner on a reach in freezer. Instructed to remove cardboard to prevent pest harborage. Observed rusty shelves inside of refrigerator located in the rear. Instructed to remove rust with a food grade non toxic paint or replace and maintain. Observed the 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink and washbowl all need to be recaulked. Instructed to caulk and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed a can opener with food debris and rust. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floors behind the cooking equipment with excessive grease build up. Instructed to clean along the walls, in the corners and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed stained and broken ceiling tiles in the front and rear prep areas instructed to replace and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed a broken light shield above the refrigerator in the rear. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation in the bathroom. Instructed to provide and maintain. Observed a leak under the exposed hand sink located in the rear. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers requirement not met. Instructed to enroll all food handlers in course.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in washroom.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Repair self-closing device on staff washroom door.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in rear storage area.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Invert all multi-use equipment and utensils to protect from contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair gasket on rear reach-in cooler door. Remove rust deposits in bottom of front reach-in cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, sinks, and prep tables.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged floor tiles in prep and dish washing areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles in washroom and dining areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in rear prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in all coolers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in rear storage and dish washing area.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food items inside the reach-in cooler at front prep area

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove chip paint from wooden shelves in the rear prep area,must use a non-toxic paint

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean all prep tables need general cleaning and hood in rear prep area over ovens

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must remove chip paint on wall next to chest freezer in rear prep area and ceiling tiles are in poor repair in the hot water tank area

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide a spring on the washroom door for self-closing

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation not working in the washroom in rear of premises

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove unnecessary articles in area where the hot water tank is stored to prevent rodent harborage

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use in the food prep areas

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food items inside the reach-in cooler at front prep area

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove chip paint from wooden shelves in the rear prep area,must use a non-toxic paint

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean all prep tables need general cleaning and hood in rear prep area over ovens

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must remove chip paint on wall next to chest freezer in rear prep area and ceiling tiles are in poor repair in the hot water tank area

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide a spring on the washroom door for self-closing

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation not working in the washroom in rear of premises

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove unnecessary articles in area where the hot water tank is stored to prevent rodent harborage

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use in the food prep areas

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Rear exit door not rodent proof has a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door,(0uter door) must repair to prevent rodent entry also observed some live flies (3) inside premise during inspection citation issued 7-38-020

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food items inside the reach-in cooler at front prep area

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove chip paint from wooden shelves in the rear prep area,must use a non-toxic paint

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean all prep tables need general cleaning and hood in rear prep area over ovens

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must remove chip paint on wall next to chest freezer in rear prep area and ceiling tiles are in poor repair in the hot water tank area

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide a spring on the washroom door for self-closing

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation not working in the washroom in rear of premises

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove unnecessary articles in area where the hot water tank is stored to prevent rodent harborage

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use in the food prep areas

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machines. Observed black/mold growth on interior surfaces of the ice machine on the premises. Management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The reachin chest freezer top gasket is in poor repair. Instructed to replace it. The shelves and legs under the prep tables are rusty. Instructed to remove the rust and paint them. Must install a splashguard at the 3 comp sink area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the hood above the cooking equipment,fryer and cabinet underneath has grease buildup.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must install missing ceiling tiles along the hood at the front kitchen areas and seal all noticeable openings throughout the premises and replace damaged rusted lower panelings at the rear of prep area along the dry storage area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean hood,filters above cooking equipments.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers to the reachin coolers and reachin freezers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clean and orgnize the rear shelf with the spice containers and food cans ect. Repair or remove the unused fryer in the prep area so no insect or rodent harborage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The reachin chest freezer top gasket is in poor repair. Instructed to replace it. The shelves and legs under the prep tables are rusty. Instructed to remove the rust and paint them.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the hood above the cooking equipment,fryer and cabinet underneath has grease buildup.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers to the reachin coolers and reachin freezers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clean and orgnize the rear shelf with the spice containers and food cans ect. Repair or remove the unused fryer in the prep area so no insect or rodent harborage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER, RUSTY PANELS IN SIDES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS IN CHESTER FREEZER

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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. MUST PROVIDE AN EXTENSION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THATS BETTER TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS ADEQUATELY