El Ranchito Food Market

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and front area of the facility. Instructed to store properly store by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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 shelving units near the frontline/cashier area. Instructed to remove.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor leakage at drainpipe under the 3-compartment sink in the dishwash area. Instructed to correct/repair.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Splashguard missing inbetween 3-compartment sink and prep sink. Instd to provide splasguard and maintain

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Knives improper stored inbetween wall and 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove from area and store properly. Cutting boards being stored on floor in rear. Instd to elevate and store properly

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

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil on bottom shelf of prep tables in butcher prep area. Instd to remove foil so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Non used meat grinder in walk in cooler. Instd to remove from premises and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of foods the facility may receive during deliveries (i.e. Packaged deli meat, hot dogs etc.). Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at bottom of drainpipe at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed ceiling above the rear storage area. Instructed food manager to cover the ceiling so that it is sealed, smooth and easily cleanable in all prep areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, dead roaches inside light shields in cooking area and ceiling and dirty wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4"-1/2" gap surrounding in unit fan on wall in ware washing area. Instrcuted to make tight fitting and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single-use items stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed to elevate from floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in prep area with deep grooves. Instructed to repair or replace to ensure easy cleanability and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no drain stoppers at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris on slicers in food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage can at hand sink in ware washing area. Also no garbage can in rear employee restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty surfaces on interior walls of rear meat walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in employee restroom near receiving area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation still 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.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4"-1/2" gap surrounding in unit fan on wall in ware washing area. Instrcuted to make tight fitting and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single-use items stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed to elevate from floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in prep area with deep grooves. Instructed to repair or replace to ensure easy cleanability and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no drain stoppers at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris on slicers in food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage can at hand sink in ware washing area. Also no garbage can in rear employee restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads not properly stored in utility sink. Instructed manager to properly store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty surfaces on interior walls of rear meat walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on rear ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in employee restroom near receiving area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed some lights missing protective shielding in ware washing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed mice activity in rear storage area. Approx 40-50 droppings. Observed 1 live roach in rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean and contact pest control for a complete service. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

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

Inspector’s note: Washrooms in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain clean at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: The following not corrected from 8-12-19 r#2304473 #47observed milk crates used as shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving that is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust deposits on shelves in produce and meat walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to remove rust deposits and maintain. #48 observed several pots too large to fit inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide an approved method to wash, rinse, and sanitize large pots. #55 observed floor tiles damaged and cracked in kitchen. Intructed manager to replace and maintain.#56 observed light shields missing in dish washing area, meat prep area, and utensil storage area. Instructed manager to replace missing light shields and maintain. The following in need of correcting and maintaining.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no food labels on packaged candy and nuts on front counter and salsa in display coolers. All packaged food displayed for customer service shall be labeled with ingredients, net weight, business name and address.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed only one stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers to properly wash, rinse and sanitize food equipment and utensils. Observed fan covers missing in meat walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving that is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust deposits on shelves in produce and meat walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to remove rust deposits and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several pots too large to fit inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide an approved method to wash, rinse, and sanitize large pots.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor tiles damaged and cracked in kitchen. Intructed manager to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burner not covered by ventilation hood. All cooking equipment must fit under ventilation hood.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light shields missing in dish washing area, meat prep area, and utensil storage area. Instructed manager to replace missing light shields and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no food labels on packaged candy and nuts on front counter and salsa in display coolers. All packaged food displayed for customer service shall be labeled with ingredients, net weight, business name and address.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor in rear storage area behind produce walk-in cooler, 40 mice droppings scattered on floor inside electrical room in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed only one stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers to properly wash, rinse and sanitize food equipment and utensils. Observed fam covers missing in meat walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving that is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed resut deposits on shelves in produce and meat walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to remove rust deposits and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several pots too large to fit inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide an approved method to wash, rinse, and sanitize large pots.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on slicer in meat prep area, grinder in meat walk-in cooler, cabinets under hot holding unit, bulk containers in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair drainpipe and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in rear storage areas. Instructd manager to remove all unused equipment and organize storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor tiles damaged and cracked in kitchen. Intructed manager to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burner not covered by ventilation hood. All cooking equipment must fit under ventilation hood.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light shields missing inside ventilation hood, in dish washing area, meat prep area, and utensil storage area. Instructed manager to replace missing light shields and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report # on 8-1-19:55-observed cardboard as a floor cover in the cooking area, instructed to remove, floors must be smooth and easily cleanable.55 observed the ceiling in front of the rear meat department water damaged, instructed to repair. 57-observed the one butcher with out a food handlers certificate, instructed to provide. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep sink nozzle in poor repair(being held together with plactic), instructed to repair/replace nozzle and maintain. Core violation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard as a floor cover in the cooking area, instructed to remove, floors must be smooth and easily cleanable. Core violation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in front of the rear meat department water damaged, instructed to repair. Core violation.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing fan guard cover at walk-in cooler compressor, instructed to provide. Also broken door handle at same, instructed to replace. Also seal all raw wood storage shelves in rear storage room. Remove the rust from meat storage table.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear slicer, meat cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall tiles in rear cooking area, and rear meat cutting area, instructed to replace. Also reattach wall coving, and replace missing coving rear prep area, and clean wall vent to air conditioner.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with food handler requirements (two butchers), given copy of food handler requirements, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Door handle on walk in cooler in need of repair. Must correct and maintain. Cutting boards in need of replacing when worn. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall in rear storage area in need of repair. Corner damaged. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Light throughout rear prep area in need of shields. Must correct and maintian.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in rear must be removed or organized correct and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED MENUDO 212*F ON STOVE TOP. AND SLICING HAM FOR CUSTOMERS HAM 39.9*F SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage carts, instructed to remove rust. Observed the rear produce cooler door handle broken, instructed to repair/replace.observed the rear 1 compartment sink leaking not maintained, instructed to repair/replace.observed grocery bags used for storage of meat, instructed to provide food grade containers, ie. Baggies,zip lock etc.observed missing filters inrear hood over cooking equipment, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean rear slicer,band saw, and cutting boards, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front floor by soda storage missing floor tile, instructed to replace missing tiles. Rear sink area floor standing water, instructed to remove water and dry mop.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling thru out rear storage,meat cutting and cooking area in poor repair, instructed to repair. And replace water damaged ceiling tiles front.observed walls removed in rear instructed to replace missing walls(next to produce cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed much clutter in rear storage areas, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Defrost and clean the two reachin freezers thick with ice buildup inside them. Clean and maintain the air curtains hanging at the doors in the prep areas. Must clean shelves in the walkin prep cooler and shelves in the pop section in the store.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove the standing water in the walkin prep cooler by the west wall and then clean the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the wall behind the prep table in the walkin prep cooler has splash on food debris on it.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide a light shield for the light bulb underneath the hood in the prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in the fresh meat display cases.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board in rear meat prep area in poor repair, pitted, with deep, dark grooves. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Over 30 mice droppings noted scattered on floor in rear storage closet. Over 10 fly strips with numerous dead flies hanging from ceiling in rear storage area and where walk-in cooler located. Instd to remove all droppings, fly strips, clean affected areas and use approved pest control devices. Rear double exit doors not rodent proof approx 1/2 inch gap at bottom of doors. Instd to rodent proof all doors so as to be tight fitting. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage dumpster with exposed garbage and missing/cracked lids. Instd to have tight fitting lids on dumpster and maintain area. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board in rear meat prep area in poor repair, pitted, with deep, dark grooves. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of all meat and deli cases, including doors and tracks, rubber gaskets, storage shelves and exterior of spice containers not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Unfinished ceiling with exposed insulation in rear storage area where large walk-in cooler and freezer located. Instd to have ceiling repaired so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface. Replace all missing fan guards in cooler and freezer. Clean walk-in cooler and freezer ceiling free of dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment (1-burner and 2-burner units) not under ventilation system. Must have under hood or remove from premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 10-15 house flies, and fruit flies in rear area. Observed fly strips with heavy fly activity. Instructed to remove strios and contact pest control for service. Front and rear door not rodent proofed. 1/8-1/4inch gap at bottom of doors. Must seal all outer openings and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued. Evidence of insect activity and outer openings not protected.

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

Inspector’s note: All multi use utensils must be in good repair and maintained in a clean sanitized location. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in rear hallway area in poor repair. Replace ceiling tiles where water damaged. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights sheilds needed in rear prep area. Must install and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Any and all unnecessary clutter in rear walk in cooler area must be removed and or organized.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD-UP. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRESH MEAT AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT AND FOOD SPLATTERS. LEAK AT CEILING IN REAR AREA AND SALES FLOOR. MUST CORRECT. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING, LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 CORRECT LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. LEAKS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT PROTECTED FROM AIR, DUST, ELEMENTS AND HUMAN TOUCH. CHURROS, SMOKED PORK CHOPS, NOPALITOS ETC. MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONS. PRODUCT REMOVED FROM SALE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED.

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

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME FROM REPORT#166241 11-8-10: #34 FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM NOT CLEAN, #35 HOLES IN WALLS NOT CORRECTED, #38 VENTS NOT CLEANED FULL OF DUST BUILD UP, #41 CLUTTER NOT REMOVED. ALL MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD-UP. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRESH MEAT AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT AND FOOD SPLATTERS. LEAK AT CEILING IN REAR AREA AND SALES FLOOR. MUST CORRECT. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING, LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 CORRECT LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. LEAKS.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOMS AND FURNACE ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE BACK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.

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. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE WEST FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.