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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

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2269134

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

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

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE. ICE IS USED TO PUT ON RAW MEAT IN THE DISPLAY CUSTOMER COOLER. EQUIPMENT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED TILAPIA(110.4F) AND STUFFED PEPPERS(112.8F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 57C OR 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 26 POUNDS VALUED AT $54.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW FISH, CHICKEN,AND BEEF , ETC.) 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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2146145

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

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: FLOOR IN REAR COOKING AREA WITH SOME STANDING WATER FROM CLEANING. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AND REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145835

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

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: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. EXTREME CLUTTER ALSO NOTED IN THIS AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND REMOVE CLUTTER TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. REAR DOUBLE DOOORS NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP INBETWEEN AND ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, IMPROPERLY DRAINING. STANDING WATER IN 2ND AND 3RD BASINS OF SINK WHEN FAUCET IS IN USE TO FILL 1ST BASIN INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD WORN BEYOND REPAIR, PITTED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER AT INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR COOKING AREA WITH SOME STANDING WATER FROM CLEANING. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AND REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR ALL PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMP;OYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA. ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981645

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI MEATS AND CHEESE FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN REAR COOKING AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981338

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 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: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND POP STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON POP STORAGE PALLET IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR COOKING AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WATER BACKING UP IN COMPARTMENTS WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI MEATS AND CHEESE FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER(ICE BUILDUP).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PALLETS IN STORAGE AREAS, SHELVES IN CHECK STAND AREA, PREP TABLES, GRINDER, CUTTING EQUIPMENT IN MEAT PREP AREAS.

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN REAR COOKING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. SEAL SMALL HOLES IN BASIN OF EXPOSED SINK IN REAR COOKING AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PEPSI COLA REACH-IN COOLER CONTAINING DELI SALADS IN DELI PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932031

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1657226

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631399

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN WALK-IN MEAT COOLER IN BASEMENT, AND ALSO AT MENS RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF RECEIVING DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE AT REAR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DRAINING FROM BASINS AT BOTH 3-COMP SINKS AT REAR MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND IN BASEMENT, ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND AT CEILING. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527810

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD AND/OR MEAT JUICE SPLATTER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER AND DAMAGED FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING THOUGHT OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND LITTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MISSING WALL TILES INSIDE THE WALK IN FRESH MEAT COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED A FEW WATER STAIN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MEAT COUNTER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: FRESH MEAT COUNTER, INSIDE THE PRODUCE COOLER AND MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DELI COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BETTER INSPECTION AISLES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOR CLEAN AND PEST MONITORING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1502047

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE PREP, AND BUTCHER AREA'S NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR MEAT COOLER AND BASEMENT FREEZER WALK-IN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE REAR MEAT COOLER, ALSO CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT PRODUCE COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER MEAT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ONE LIGHT OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH-IN CHORIZO COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401397

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

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 CHORIZO COOLER, ALSO THE FOIL REMOVE FROM STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR DELI SLICER, MEAT GRINDER, AND BAND SAW. DEFROST BOX FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR DELI, AND IN FRONT OF MEAT SECTION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN THE 2 RESTROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227754

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

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: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT DELI, MEAT AND REAR PREP AREA. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PORK RINDS CONTAINERS, AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN WALK IN PRODUCE AND WALK IN MEAT COOLER HAVE MOLD BUILD UP ON CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEAN ING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60609

245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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