EL RANCHITO FOOD MARKET
3900-3904 W 71ST, Chicago, IL, 60629
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 5, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK). ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED DESIGNATING WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL COMPARTMENTS.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASHROOM FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE METERS ARE PLACED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.