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EL RANCHO

10500 S EWING AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

EL RANCHO has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 13, 2012. The most recent inspection, on February 21, 2014, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 16, 2012. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 9, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 5, 2013. For example: PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 5, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on August 9, 2012. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA AT TREAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING UNITS.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT USING FOR BUSINESS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL CLOSET.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OPENINGS IN BASEMENT FLOORS.MUST SEAL
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND ARTICLES NOT USING MUST BE REMOVED,NOT USING FOR BUSINESS LICENSE.MUST ORGANIZE REMAINING STORAGE TO PREVENTPEST HARBORAGE AREA.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FAUCET AT (MAIN) 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA STILL NOT INSTALLED.MUST INSTALL FAUCET AT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZED FOOD EQUIPMENT,POTS AND UTENSILS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TOP OF REAR PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE CABINETS ON PREMISES OF DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OPENINGS IN BASEMENT AREAS.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOILED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES AND LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.ALSO LOWER WALL UNDERSTORAGE UNIT IN REAR ROOM IN POOR REPAIR AND OPENINGS IN CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ARTICLES NOT USING.MUST REMOVE ANY ARTICLES NOT USING FOR BUSINESS AND ORGANIZE ANY REMAINING STORAGE. TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
  5. License

    9 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT/DELI AREA.MUST INSTALL.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISE.22 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER,OF OFFICE.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE. CONTACT PEST SERVICE.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST PROVIDE.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • INADEQUATE DISHWASHING FACILITIES.FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA NOT PREPERLY DESIGN TO REACH ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.MUST REPLACE.ALSO NO FAUCET AT 2ND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP,AND SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST INSTALL FAUCET AND REPAIR SPRAYER.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TOP OF REAR PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE CABINETS ON PREMISES OF DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT SEALED IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SEAL.OPENINGS IN BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOILED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES AND LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.ALSO LOWER WALL UNDER STORAGE UNIT IN REAR ROOM IN POOR REPAIR AND OPENINGS IN CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP.MUST ADJUST STOVE UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE.NO GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN DELI/MEAT AREA.MUST INSTALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORGE AREA,AND ARTICLES NOT USING.MUST REMOVE ANY ARTICLES NOT USING FOR BUSINESS AND ORGANIZE REMAINING STORAGE IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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