Chicago Inspection: RESTAURANT EL RANCHITO — Pass w/ Conditions

Chicago CDPH · September 15, 2026

Result: Pass w/ Conditions Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (7): 1. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED: Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times. 2. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the upright refrigerator to be improper: beef at 53f and fish at 51f and chicken at 50f. manager imme 3. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 50f of upright combined cold-hold/freezer unit. informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and at freezing temperatures of and b 4. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: Observed food items stored in walk-in freezer and prep area uncovered. instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination. 5. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. must maintain (+2 more) Address: 5959 W GRAND AVE

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