Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO on .
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Latest inspection
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).
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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.
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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.
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Minor leak noted at the 3-comp sink grease trap, instructed to repair and maintain.
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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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529378
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.DOOR ATTACHMENT LOOSE ON RIGT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REPLACE.
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.HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE.MUST SEAL
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.NO SHIELD ON LIGHTS ABOVE MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA BEHIND COUNTER,ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT A ABOVE CLANTRO. MUST INSTALL.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THEROMETER IN REAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529215
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO · 1701 W 47TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION-60-LBS OF CHORIZO INSIDE COLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 44.8F-49.8F,PREPARED 3/15/2011,HOWEVER COOLER TEMPERATURE 40F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.7-38-005A.MEAT WAS DENATURED AND DISPOSED. COST $150.00.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE STORAGE BIN FOR OPEN BAG OF PEPPERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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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.SHIELD SHIELDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,THREE SHIELDS.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT ALL THREE COMP SINKS.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR /WALK WAY TO WALL,REMOVE STORAGE OFF FLOOR. ALSO MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS./ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE.
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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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