⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

ERIC'S FOOD CENTER

(Also Known As: SUPERMERCADO TAPATIA)

13209 S BALTIMORE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60633

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

📍 Neighborhood: Hegewisch

License #: 2020869

19
Total Inspections
9
Passed
5
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 22, 2025 Inspection

August 22, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE REAR MEAT WALK IN COOLER/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 14, 2025 Inspection

August 14, 2025• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE (ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION) WITH AN EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THRO...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 20, 2024 Inspection

November 20, 2024• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SUFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 15, 2020 Inspection

May 15, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BAND SAW AND DELI MEAT SLICER ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 23, 2019 Inspection

September 23, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INS...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 16, 2019 Inspection

September 16, 2019• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INS...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 21, 2018 Inspection

September 21, 2018• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 26, 2017 Inspection

June 26, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 30, 2016 Inspection

March 30, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTE THE INTERIOR CADINETS AND COUNTER TOPS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S BREAK ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOV...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 10, 2016 Inspection

March 10, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTE THE INTERIOR CADINETS AND COUNTER TOPS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S BREAK ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOV...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 23, 2015 Inspection

March 23, 2015• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HZARDOUS FO...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 18, 2015 Inspection

February 18, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE REAR OF PEMISES AND REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT P...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 14, 2014 Inspection

July 14, 2014• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE ON SOUTH WALL ON SALES FLOOR, RED MEAT DISPLAY CASE ON NORTH WALL, AND WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE MEAT PREP ROOM ALL FOUND...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 25, 2013 Inspection

March 25, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE POP CRATES INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR MEAT STORAGE.(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 18, 2013 Inspection

March 18, 2013• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN SLICED DELI MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED....(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 21, 2012 Inspection

June 21, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. HOT WATER PROVIDED AT END OF INSPECTI(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 14, 2012 Inspection

June 14, 2012• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED KNIVES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT, S...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 19, 2010 Inspection

February 19, 2010• License• 9 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.REA...(+8 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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