Did El Ranchito Food Market pass its last health inspection?

El Ranchito Food Market at 3900-3904 W 71st was inspected on Jun 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at El Ranchito Food Market?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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 (CHIC

What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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 Market

3900-3904 W 71st, Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jun 5, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 5, 2026

#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
#48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED DESIGNATING WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL COMPARTMENTS.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 5, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 2, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 1, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 16, 2011	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

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 Market — questions

Did El Ranchito Food Market pass its last health inspection?: El Ranchito Food Market at 3900-3904 W 71st was inspected on Jun 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at El Ranchito Food Market?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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 (CHIC
What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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