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SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8

2101-2115 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 20973

24
Total Inspections
15
Passed
6
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 24, 2025 Inspection

June 24, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASHED HANDS AT NEA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 15, 2024 Inspection

April 15, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AND NO COLD WATER KNOB AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2023 Inspection

April 18, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR CHORIZO COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2023 Inspection

April 17, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEAT PREP AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2021 Inspection

August 27, 2021• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR OVER HEAD DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT F...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 21, 2020 Inspection

December 21, 2020• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT/DELI PREP A...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 26, 2020 Inspection

October 26, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHORIZO) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE MEAT FOOD PREP A...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2019 Inspection

February 21, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES OR EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2019 Inspection

February 14, 2019• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...(+10 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 30, 2017 Inspection

October 30, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY AND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY AT PRODUCE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2016 Inspection

May 27, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STOR...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 31, 2015 Inspection

July 31, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. REPAIR GA...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 24, 2015 Inspection

July 24, 2015• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER FOR PROPER GARBAG...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2014 Inspection

June 27, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AND PRODUCE AREAS. REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE T...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2014 Inspection

June 20, 2014• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED MEAT...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2013 Inspection

October 11, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM 2 TIER CARTS, REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN PRODUCE COOLER.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2013 Inspection

September 18, 2013• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM 2 TIER CARTS, REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN PRODUCE COOLER.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2013 Inspection

May 23, 2013• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AND PRODUCE AREAS. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2011 Inspection

September 9, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOMS AND LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDERNEAT...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 7, 2011 Inspection

July 7, 2011• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2011 Inspection

March 8, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 30, 2010 Inspection

August 30, 2010• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, WALL, AND ATTACHED PIPING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BUTCHE...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 23, 2010 Inspection

August 23, 2010• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT B...(+10 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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