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SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8

2101-2115 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60608

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619537

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASHED HANDS AT NEAREST HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT STICKY TRAPS HANGING FROM THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE FOOD AND PREP AREA IN THE BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING STICKY TRAPS ABOVE FOOD ITEMS AND PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER NEAR WHERE THE ONIONS ARE STORED IN THE REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561743

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. REPAIR GASKET ON DOOR OF 7UP/CHEESE COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DELI SALES/PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN MEAT PREP AREA, PRODUCE PREP AREA, PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER, AND REAR WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN WASHROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN SMALL CHEESE COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561523

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER FOR PROPER GARBAGE DISPOSAL. OBSERVED SEVERAL PALLETS OF TRASH STORED IN MEAT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. REPAIR GASKET ON DOOR OF 7UP/CHEESE COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DELI SALES/PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA, PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER, AND REAR WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN DELI PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING PIPES NEAR EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN SMALL CHEESE COOLER IN DELI PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1474141

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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: CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AND PRODUCE AREAS. REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END-CAPS ON SOME LIGHTS IN THE DELI/MEAT AREAS. INSRTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473892

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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: FOUND THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED MEAT RECEIVING DOORS,PRODUCE DOORS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. OBSERVED 3 HOUSE FLIES IN THE MEAT/DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,REMOVE HOUSE FLIES,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AND PRODUCE AREAS. REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN IN DETAIL TO REMOVE ALL DUSTS BUILD-UP. EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE DELI/MEAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE REAR EAST STOCK STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END-CAPS ON SOME LIGHTS IN THE DELI/MEAT AREAS. INSRTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 7-UP CHEESE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL IS BROKEN FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151705

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM 2 TIER CARTS, REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN PRODUCE COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO DEFROST REAR MEAT FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE, NEED TO CLEAN CHORIZO COOLER FRONT MEAT SECTION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES REAR ABOVE FROZEN FOOD CASE, NEED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND REAR DELI 3 COMP. SINK.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151637

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM 2 TIER CARTS, REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN PRODUCE COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO DEFROST REAR MEAT FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE. NEED TO CLEAN CHORIZO COOLER FRONT MEAT SECTION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES REAR ABOVE FROZEN FOOD CASE. NEED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND REAR DELI 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: DELI EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT NEED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS, BASEBALL STYLE CAP ETC.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335719

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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: CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AND PRODUCE AREAS. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST NOTED ON FANS. CLEAN CEILINGS IN FRONT OF FANS IN WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNCLOG HANDSINK IN EMLOYEE WASHROOM (MENS).

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598358

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOMS AND LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH THEM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598284

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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 food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE ALL THE GASKETS AT THE WALKIN FREEZERS AND REACHIN COOLERS THEY ARE TORN AND SOME ARE MISSING.

  • 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOMS AND LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH THEM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579586

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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 food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MEAT COUNTER DOORS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM. GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL THE GASKETS AT THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS THE GASKETS ARE TORN AND SOME ARE MISSING.

  • 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. THE TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILETS, SINKS AND EMPTY THE GARBAGE CANS.

  • 38

    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. ROD OUT THE GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENTS SINKS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285276

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, WALL, AND ATTACHED PIPING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BUTCHER ROOM. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DELI PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND AT FOOD STORAGE AISLES. DEFROST SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLERS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT PIPING IN DELI WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS-REMOVE MILK CRATES. REPAIR GASKETS AND SLIDING GLASS DOORS AT DELI, MEAT, AND SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLERS.

  • 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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR SECTIONS AT PRODUCE AND REAR BUTCHER ROOM AREAS AND REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT DELI PREP AREA AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BETWEEN FREEZER UNITS CUSTOMER AISLES.

  • 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. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR BUTCHER ROOM THROUGHOUT, REPAIR WALL BASE AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA, CLEAN SPILLS AS NEEDED AT PRODUCE AREA AND MEAT BUTCHER AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISPLAY CASES, MEAT PREP AREA, PRODUCE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BUTCHER AREA AND AT SPIGOT ABOVE HAND WASH SINK AT MEAT BUTCHER PREP AREA. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM/STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, INVERT MOP HEADS/BROOMS-PROVIDE HOOKS TO STORE PROPERLY OFF FLOOR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285260

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 · 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD

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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER, 1/4 INCH GAP ABOVE SAID DOORS, AND 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER OVERHEAD DELIVERY DOOR AT REAR WAREHOUSE AREA BY UTILITY SINK. ALSO, NOTED 15 HOUSE FLIES AT WALLS, CEILING, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND AROUND PREP PRODUCE AREA, AROUND INSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR, AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR, ONION STORAGE AREA UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS AT CUSTOMER AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA, BUTCHER REAR ROOM BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR LEAKING GARBAGE LIQUID FROM DRAIN ON TO SURROUNDING AREA, GARBAGE LIQUID STANDING SECTIONS NOTED AROUND DRAINS-BREEDING NUMEROUS LARGE FLIES, GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP AND SIDES AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON GROUND. ALSO, NOTED LITTER, DEBRIS, LARGE WEEDS AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE STANDING SECTIONS OF GARBAGE JUICE/PATCH AREA, AND REMOVE GREASE SPILLS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL AT NEWLY INSTALLED TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR-EVIDENCE OF TOILET ROOM BEING USED, GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FILLED TO TOP WITH USED TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWL AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, WALL, AND ATTACHED PIPING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BUTCHER ROOM. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DELI PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND AT FOOD STORAGE AISLES. DEFROST SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLERS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT PIPING IN DELI WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS-REMOVE MILK CRATES. REPAIR GASKETS AND SLIDING GLASS DOORS AT DELI, MEAT, AND SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR, EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, FAN COVERS IN REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA.

  • 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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR SECTIONS AT PRODUCE AND REAR BUTCHER ROOM AREAS AND REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT DELI PREP AREA AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BETWEEN FREEZER UNITS CUSTOMER AISLES.

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    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. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR BUTCHER ROOM THROUGHOUT, REPAIR WALL BASE AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA, CLEAN SPILLS AS NEEDED AT PRODUCE AREA AND MEAT BUTCHER AREA.

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    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISPLAY CASES, MEAT PREP AREA, PRODUCE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

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    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR AND VENTILATION IN SAID TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR-NEWLY INSTALLED.

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    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BUTCHER AREA AND AT SPIGOT ABOVE HAND WASH SINK AT MEAT BUTCHER PREP AREA. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM/STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, INVERT MOP HEADS/BROOMS-PROVIDE HOOKS TO STORE PROPERLY OFF FLOOR.

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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