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SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO

1701 W 47TH ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633065

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands drying provision no paper towels provided in employees toilet room, instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Additional hand wash sink is required in the basement's walk-in cooler where the meat grinder is located and meat is processed in.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, a stack of bread crates placed Infront of hand sink preventing access to wash hands as needed. instructed mgr to keep all hand wash sinks unobstructed. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).

  • 11

    FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: Found a 10 lbs container of fresh oysters with no tag attached, unable to find tag that came with oysters, not keeping tags for 90 days of site. instructed manager to keep oyster tag attached to product until sold and keep on file for 90 days. priority violation 7-38-005. oysters discarded valued at $30.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: Observed raw and cooked shrimp stored together without separation in seafood display case, raw beef stored above cheese in deli display case. instructed manager to separate ready-to-eat food items from raw meats. Priority violation 7-38-005.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Using only sprayer to fill 3-comp sink, instructed to provide a faucet neck for easy filling.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No sink stoppers provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to provide for proper wash rinse and sanitize.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice maker in basement, instructed to install in a easy to view location.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Minor leak noted at the 3-comp sink grease trap, instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Minor Leak noted at hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, instructed to repair. No splash guard installed between sink and cutting board at front vegetable prep station. instructed to install.

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Inspection history

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Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623648

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621884

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621259

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 4 WHOLE ROTISSIERIE CHICKENS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURED RANGING BETWEEN 100-120F. SAID PRODUCT IS STORED INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT IN REAR PREP/DELI AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.PIC DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 9 LBS OF CHORIZO AND PORK SAUSAGES INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT @52F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PIC DISCARDED PRODUCT AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DELI AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WHILE STORING TCS FOODS INSIDE (CHORIZO, SAUSAGES). NOTED TEMPERTURE OF UNIT @52.0F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES. NEXT TO CHICKEN ROTISSERIE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA SCATTERED ON FLOOR , ALONGSIDE DISPLAY COOLER CONTAININD DELI MEAT AND CHEESE AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ALONGSIDE AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ALONG WHITE LEDGE. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN DRY STORAGE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSRRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND TRASH THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT STORAGE SPACES ON 1ST FLOOR INCLUDING UNDER GROCERY AISLES AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608405

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593054

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN BREAST AT 47.7 F, CHICHEN DRUMS AT 47.3 F, PORK AT 48.7, 46.6 F AND 47.7 F, STEAK AT 48.7 F AND PORK SAUSAGE AT 48.2 F IN TWO DOOR COOLER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 182.0 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 54.0 F IN DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AND 85.0 F IN TWO-DOOR COOLER. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REPAIR PERSON CALLED BY THE MANAGER CAME ON-SITE AND FIXED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED WALL AND CEILING IN TWO DOOR COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573550

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR DELI PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CAN GOOD ITEMS IN BOXES STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER PIPES WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE AND STORE IN AN AREA PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560254

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPRER TEMPERATURE. FISH HELD AT 51F IN COOLER NEAR DELI. COLD HOLDING MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ABOVE PRODUCT. 13 LBS, $38.48. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR AT LOADING DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE IN ORDER TO HAVE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REFINISH WHERE NEEDED TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED OR MISSING (CARDBOARD IN PLACE) SLIDING GLASS WINDOWS AT MEAT COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN VARIOUS ROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2402029

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTH ON COUNTER AT DELI AREA IN REAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN BUTCHER AREA OF MEAT DEBRIS AND IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AROUND PALLETS AND SHELVING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT BUTCHER/DELI AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362413

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE MEAT DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE TRACKS OF SLIDING DOORS IN COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNITS OF BUTCHER AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR STRIPPED KNOBS OF HAND SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN BUTCHER AREA OF MEAT DEBRIS AND IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AROUND PALLETS AND SHELVING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2286197

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279494

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELEd STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED BANANA PEPPERS AND GREEN TOMATOES IN BOXES STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER PIPES WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE AND STORE IN AN AREA PREVENTING CONTAMINATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL TILES MISSING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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