Chicago

RESTAURANT EL RANCHITO

Chicago Department of Public Health inspection history. 5959 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60639.

Latest result
Pass
Last inspection
May 26, 2026
2 inspections on file · 5 total violations

Violations on last inspection

  1. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: 5-202.12 (b-d) observed hold in handsink basin in mens washroom. instructed to repair or replace and maintain.
  2. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER: 3-302.12 observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food it
  3. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: 6-501.112 observed dead roaches and insects onthe floor in the rear warewashing area , adjacent storage area, and in basement. instructed to remove detail clean, saniize and maintain.
  4. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elev
  5. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: 4-501.11 observed broken lids on deep freezers in basement. instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

Full inspection history

May 26, 2026Pass
5 violations
May 18, 2026Fail
0 violations
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