Did El Ranchito Food pass its last health inspection?

El Ranchito Food at 8327-29 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Aug 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at El Ranchito Food?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY / SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFIC

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

El Ranchito Food

8327-29 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60652 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Fail

Most recent result

Aug 24, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 24, 2026

#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY / SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH) NOT ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C)
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING EQUIPMENT DIRTY (MEAT SLICER,MEAT GRINDER BEHIND MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY IN BETWEEN USES.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM (WORN WEATHER STRIP). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN REAR PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED TUB). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500865, DATE 4-28-21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION ISSUED #7-42-090 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 24, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 6, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 28, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 21, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 14, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 25, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 1, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 22, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 21, 2017	Recent Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 6, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 16, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 31, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 5, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 27, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 18, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 29, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 28, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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El Ranchito Food — questions

Did El Ranchito Food pass its last health inspection?: El Ranchito Food at 8327-29 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Aug 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at El Ranchito Food?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY / SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFIC
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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