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SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC

2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60623

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637991

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BOTTOM OF RIGHT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CARDBOARDS TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN UNUSED TAQUERIA. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE WASHROOM, OPENINGS AND PEELING SURFACES IN CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND REPAIR CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2223075

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A) MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN SILVERWARE HOLDER WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11 (A) MUST STORE SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 MUST PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN DELI/KETTLE PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER PALLETS AND DUST FROM CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS AND TOILETROOM,GROUT FLOOR IN REAR KETTLE PREP AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-204.11 MUST RECONNECT AND REPAIR LEAKY AND LOOSE COMPRESSOR LINES IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
23
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222625

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.11 PIC DIDN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC BUCKET AND A GALLON BOTTLE OF VINEGAR INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND THE GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF THE SAME.ARTICLES REMOVED FROM INSIDE OF SINK AND FROM IN FRONT OF.COS AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C))

  • 20

    PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: 3-501.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER COOLING IN A PLASTIC BOWL 3LBS.COOKED PORK 104.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST COOL FOODS DOWN FROM 135.0F TO 70.0F IN 2HOURS.APPX.3LBS.$9.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED PORK AT 124.6F IN A PLASTIC BOWL AND 4LBS. OF COOKED GREEN BEANS AT 51.8F ON LOWER SHELF OF SERVICE COUNTER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.COS AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.8LBS.$17.16(PRIORITY-NO CITATION ISSUED ) SEE VIOLATION #20.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-605.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DELI DISPLAY UNIT,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN PRODUCE AND BEER REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR TOOL STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR AT MOTOR OF LARGE BAKING OVEN IN BAKERY AREA,TAQUERIA AREA ON FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF PREP COOLER.ALSO,APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 10-LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON CEILING IN DELI/MEAT DEPT,BAKERY AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMAPRTMENT SINK IN TAQUERIA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN SLIDING GLASS DOORS ON DELI DISPLAY UNIT AND INTERIOR GLASS ON SAME.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11(A) MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN SILVERWARE HOLDER WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A) MUST STORE SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN PLASTIC CONTAINER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN KETTLE PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWELS LINED ON LOWER SHELF IN TAQUERIA AND CARDBOARD FROM DELI PREP TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 MUST PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN DELI/KETTLE PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON TAQUERIA PREP COOLER.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED DISHES BEING WASHED AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1- COMPARTMENT SET UP WITH SOAPY WATER AND RINSING DISHES UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING DISHES ON OVERHEAD DRAIN BOARD AND REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES WITHOUT SANITIZING DISHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED AND DEMONSTRATED TO MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES ON HOW TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI/KETTLE PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER PALLETS AND DUST FROM CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS AND TOILETROOM,GROUT FLOOR IN REAR KETTLE PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KETTLE PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-204.11 MUST RECONNECT AND REPAIR LEAKY AND LOOSE COMPRESSOR LINES IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081368

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER AT HAND SINK IS 75.2 DEGREES WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS 73.2 DEGREES. WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE 110 DEGREES CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 HOT WATER TANK HA RECOVERED. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOW AT 112 DEGREES.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP TO WASH HANDS AT HANDSINK IN MEAT/DELI AREA AND NO SOAP IN TAQUERIA AREA. MANAGER CORRECTED BY ADDING BOTTLES OF SOAP AT BOTH SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF STORE GROCERY BAGS FOR STORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN SMALL STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN ELI/MEAT DEPARTMENT, LIGHT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, LIGHTS IN BAKERY PREP AREA AND FRONT TAQUERIA ARE IN NEED OF LIGHTS WITH SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAIN LINE AT MEAT COUNTER MUST BE EXTENDED TO REACH OPEN DRAIN SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976236

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975969

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE 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: OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FURNANCE ROOM IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT THAT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1950387 DATED ON 8/15/16; 32 - MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP TABLE,HAS OPEN DARK SEAMS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. 36 - MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE THE MEAT COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA. 38 - MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AT MEAT COUNTER HAS A LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950387

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1948976 DATE 08-08-2016 (22) OBSERVED NOCHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE SANITIZER WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINISE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP TABLE,HAS OPEN DARK SEAMS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FANS OF DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REMOVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR MEAT COUNTER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE THE MEAT COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AT MEAT COUNTER HAS A LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES) IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948976

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED A LIVE CAT ON PREMISES INSIDE BASEMENT FOOD AREA,AND OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF CAT FOOD AND CAT FOOD TRAY INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BASEMENT AREA,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHLIE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE SERVED SUCH AS SLICING DELI MEATS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINISE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP TABLE,HAS OPEN DARK SEAMS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FANS OF DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REMOVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR MEAT COUNTER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE THE MEAT COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AT MEAT COUNTER HAS A LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES) IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561959

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

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: FOUND SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE ON THE SELLING FLOOR WITH WATER STAINS AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS ON THE SELLING FLOOR WITH DUST; CLEAN VENTS. THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST AT THE TOP OF THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA; REMOVE DUST.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL GREASE RECEPTORS ON PREMISES NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. A LEAK WAS OBSERVED AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO CAN BE OBTAINED ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561756

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE 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: OBSERVED THIRTY OR MORE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAKERY AREA AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, BY THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA AND IN THE PRODUCE AREA ON THE SELLING FLOOR BY THE FRUIT. OBSERVED FORTY RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY; MUST CLEAN AREA. (PEST CONTROL MENTIONED DROPPINGS IN HIS REPORT ON JULY 27, 2015. OBSERVED ONE OF TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ON THE GROCERY SIDE NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM (1/2 INCH GAP); MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE STORAGE ROOM HAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF VISIBLE LIGHT IN THE CENTER; MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS OBSERVED HANGING IN THE BUTCHER AREA; INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS ARE TO BE HUNG IN NON FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE NOT LABELED; MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY AREA IS STICKY IN SOME SPOTS; CLEAN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND THE BUTCHER AREA) TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORING THE BEER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE ON THE SELLING FLOOR WITH WATER STAINS AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS ON THE SELLING FLOOR WITH DUST; CLEAN VENTS. THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST AT THE TOP OF THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA; REMOVE DUST.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL GREASE RECEPTORS ON PREMISES NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. A LEAK WAS OBSERVED AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES WHERE THE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THAT AREA STORED WITH ITEMS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS. RECOMMENDED REMOVING ANY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO CAN BE OBTAINED ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1305603

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473464

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 60.2F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES, AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: 4 DOZEN EGGS (61.8F), CHORIZO (60.8F), CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF (59.3), CONTAINER OF CHEESE (57.9F). ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BY HOT TANK. FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING FOR DRAIN IN REAR. ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT MEAT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE SPILLS. CLEAN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED, EXCESSIVE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BAKERY AREA. REPLACE SAME.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER AND IN MEAT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN REAR COOKING PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343350

Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO CUAUHTEMOC INC · 2502-2506 S KEDZIE AVE

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: THE PREP COOLER IN THE TAQUERIA HAS TORN DOOR GASKETS, REPAIR THE COOLER DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE REAR KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. THE REAR KITCHEN CEILING HAS A LEAKING VENT PIPE FROM TODAYS RAIN, REPAIR THE LEAK IN THE VENT AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER FOUND IN THE REAR OF THE STORE, CLEAN UP AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS ARE LEFT OUT ON THE TABLES, STORE A WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE TO SANITIZE SURFACES EASILY.

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