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EL GUERO

9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

Grocery Store

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243661

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GUERO · 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401651

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GUERO · 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL RUSTY STORAGE/DISPLAY SHELVES MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. ALL WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE SURFACE IS WEARING AWAY MUST RE-PAINTED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA, AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT MAIN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING, AND AREAS ARE NOT LEVEL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BUSINESS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA OF FLOOR BY FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND ON SALES FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL PANELING AT CORNERS OF WALL(S) IN MEAT DEPT. AND WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STAIRWELL AREA LEADING INTO MAIN BASEMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT WHERE MISSING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
920447

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GUERO · 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. REAR DOOR ON SOUTH WALL ON SALES FLOOR FOUND WITH A 1/2 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM IN THE WEST CORNER OF THE DOOR , AND REAR EXIT DOOR AT STAIR WELL LEADING INTO MAIN BASEMENT FOUND WITH AN OPENING 2 INCHES WIDE AT THE RIGHT DOOR AND 1/4 INCH OPENING FOUND ALONG SIDE OF SAME DOOR AT THE CENTER. ALL DOORS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOMS AND SIDES TO PREVENT DODENT ENTRY. 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (ON SHELVES AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS) INSIDE FOOD PREP AREA IN MEAT DEPT. 70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT MAIN BASEMENT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND REQUEST A VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED AND DATED IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL RUSTY STORAGE/DISPLAY SHELVES MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. ALL WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE SURFACE IS WEARING AWAY MUST RE-PAINTED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA, AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT MAIN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : MUST REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING, AND AREAS ARE NOT LEVEL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BUSINESS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA OF FLOOR BY FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND ON SALES FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL PANELING AT CORNERS OF WALL(S) IN MEAT DEPT. AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT WHERE MISSING IN ALL FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT DEPT. FOOD PREP AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE, MUST REARRANGE FREEZER EQUIPMENT ALLOWING EASY ACCESS TO HANDWASHING FACILITY IN THIS AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401457

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GUERO · 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: COLD HOLDING FACILITY IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE FOUND AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 44.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT WHICH IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, AND HAVE IT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT BEING HELD AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. SOUR CREAM-45.8F, PRE-COOKED CHICKEN -49.9F, PRE-COOKED BEEF TONGUE-51.1F. ALL PRE-COOKED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY COOLED DOWN WITHIN REQUIRED TIME FRAME OF 6 HOURS. PRODUCTS MUST BE COOLED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS IN REFRIGERATION OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND MUST REACH 40 DEGREES WITHIN 6 HOURS(140F TO 70F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F TO 40 IN 4 HOURS). WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION MUST ALSO BE MAINTAINED(TEMPERATURE LOGS). PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED(20LB VALUED AT $100) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN WHERE HOT FOODS ARE PRE-PREPPED FOR RESTAURANT IN FRONT SECTION OF GROCERY STORE FOUND IN POOR REPAIR( NO WATER). MUST CONTACT PLUMBER AND HAVE SINK REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN MEAT DEPT. UNTIL SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. REAR DOOR ON SOUTH WALL ON SALES FLOOR FOUND WITH A 1/2 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM IN THE WEST CORNER OF THE DOOR , AND REAR EXIT DOOR AT STAIR WELL LEADING INTO MAIN BASEMENT FOUND WITH AN OPENING 2 INCHES WIDE AT THE RIGHT DOOR AND 1/4 INCH OPENING FOUND ALONG SIDE OF SAME DOOR AT THE CENTER. ALL DOORS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOMS AND SIDES TO PREVENT DODENT ENTRY. 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (ON SHELVES AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS) INSIDE FOOD PREP AREA IN MEAT DEPT. 70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT MAIN BASEMENT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND REQUEST A VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED AND DATED IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL RUSTY STORAGE/DISPLAY SHELVES MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. ALL WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE SURFACE IS WEARING AWAY MUST RE-PAINTED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA, AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT MAIN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING, AND AREAS ARE NOT LEVEL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BUSINESS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA OF FLOOR BY FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND ON SALES FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL PANELING AT CORNERS OF WALL(S) IN MEAT DEPT. AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT WHERE MISSING IN ALL FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT DEPT. FOOD PREP AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE, MUST REARRANGE FREEZER EQUIPMENT ALLOWING EASY ACCESS TO HANDWASHING FACILITY IN THIS AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296320

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GUERO · 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PAINT UNCLEAN RAW WOOD OR INSTALL FLOOR TILES.ALSO MUST COMPLETE ELEVATE ALL STORAGE THRU-OUT PREMISES GROCERY STORE BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN RESTAURANT SIDE PREP.MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST COMPLETE ORGANIZING EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORE BASEMENT,(UNCLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OLD FOOD,TABLES ARTICLES ETC.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326927

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GUERO · 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.10LBS OF PORK/COLD ON TABLE IN PREP AREA 59F.ALSO 6LBS OF PORK SKIN WITH MEAT ON PREP TABLE BY MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AT 62F,TEMPERATURE ABUSE.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F,AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.FOOD WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISPOSED,CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.TOTAL OF 16LBS/COST APPROX$30.00.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.OBSERVED MORE THAN 70-MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE BY REAR PREP,IN UNUSED RESTAURANT BAR AREA,AND IN SEVERAL AREAS THRU-OUT BASEMENT.ALSO SEVERAL DOORS OF PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AND BOTTOM CENTER AREAS OF DOORS 1/4 INCH,(FRONT DOOR,SIDE DOOR NEAR DELI MEAT AREA,DOOR GOING TO BASEMENT NEAR DELI)MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PAINT UNCLEA RAW WOOD OR INSTALL FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN GROCERY AREA. ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS IN REAR AND BEHIND COUNTER IN DELI/MEAT PREP,DOWN STAIRS BY BASEMENT DOOR,AND RESTAURANT SIDE BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/ SEAL FLOORS, AND ELEVATE ALL STORAGE THRU-OUT PREMISES 1ST FLOORS AND BOTH BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN RESTAURANT BASEMENT AREA .ALSO OPENING AT BASEBOARDS MISSING.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.ALSO LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN RESTAURANT SIDE PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BOTH BASEMENTS,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ,PAINT SUPPLIES UNUSED UNCLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OLD FOOD,TABLES,ARTICLES ETC.ANYTHING NOT BEING USED MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.AND DETAIL CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE REMAINING ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
537815

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GUERO · 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING SIDE COOKING AREA REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
537773

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GUERO · 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING SIDE COOKING AREA REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
537752

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GUERO · 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 55 MICE DROPPINGS IN SIDE STORAGE AND IN UNUSED TAQUERIA, AND UNDER MILK CONTAINERS USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS EFFECTED. ALSO FOUND OPEN BAIT (GREEN) IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR MEAT CUTTING AREA. DEFROST WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSORS HAVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS, AND WALK-IN COOLERS, AND UNUSED COOLER AND IN UNUSED TAQUERIA. NEED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR BASEMENT FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING SIDE COOKING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR PEELING PAINT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.NEED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND UNUSED RESTAURANT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68285

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GUERO · 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must provide additional shelving to walk-in freezer and in front of store. Remove milk crates.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Must clean and sanitize all shelves

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all shelves/heavy equipments. Must elevate all items atleast 6" off the floor in walk-in freezer in basement

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Must replace all water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Must provide a shield to the light in basement walk-in freezer

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the left 3-comp. sink in restaurant area (9027).

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68267

Location recorded for this inspection · EL GUERO · 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found mice activity on the premises, 10 droppings behind ice machine, 10 behind rack in the prep area by the restaurant side (9029), 5 on side of 7up cooler, 10 by front counter and 30 under the chip/bread racks in front of store. Instructed manager to remove droppings, clean and sanitized affected areas and contact pest control for assistance. Citation #60255-11

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must provide additional shelving to walk-in freezer and in front of store. Remove milk crates.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean and sanitize all shelves.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must detail clean, sanitize and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all shelves/heavy equipments. Must elevate all items atleast 6" off the floor in walk-in freezer in basement.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean all vents in washrooms and in front of store-remove dust/dirt build-up. Must replace all water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must provide a shield to the light in basement walk-in freezer.

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    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the left 3-comp. sink in restaurant area (9027).

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How results compare in ZIP 60617

242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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