⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

SUPERMERCADO RIVERA INC.

(Also Known As: SUPERMERCADO RIVERA)

4334-4338 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Archer Heights

License #: 2245326

18
Total Inspections
11
Passed
5
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 10, 2025 Inspection

November 10, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2024 Inspection

September 12, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER TABLES IN MEAT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 9, 2023 Inspection

August 9, 2023• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO OPEN CUPS OF COFFEE/TEA ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR DRINKING TO PRE...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 28, 2022 Inspection

November 28, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT OF FRONT EXTERIOR DELIVERY DOOR (ADJACENT TO DAIRY COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTIN...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2022 Inspection

November 21, 2022• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT OF FRONT EXTERIOR DELIVERY DOOR (ADJACENT TO DAIRY COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTIN...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2021 Inspection

May 26, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, BLACK DEBRIS. IN...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2019 Inspection

March 15, 2019• Recent Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POT CURRENTLY BEING USED TO COOK TAMALES ON 1-BURNER STOVE. LARGE POT NOTED UNABLE TO BE SUMBERGED ...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2019 Inspection

March 8, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: Found store made chorizo hanging on racks in the meat department on site without approved process. Must obtain Chicago Department of ...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2019 Inspection

March 5, 2019• Recent Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: Found store made chorizo hanging on racks in the meat department on site without approved process. Must obtain Chicago Department of ...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2019 Inspection

March 1, 2019• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Observed 80lbs of tripe @ 69.1F in large pot in rear prep area. Instructed must keep all TCS foods at 41F or less, or 135F or more at all times. Operat...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2017 Inspection

June 14, 2017• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CUTTING BOARDS, SLICER, IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEA...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 30, 2016 Inspection

September 30, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A DEAD FRUIT FLY IN DIRECT CONTACT W...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2015 Inspection

September 18, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WALK-IN COOLERS/MEAT AND PRODUCE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALS...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2014 Inspection

May 8, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD HOLDERS FOR PLASTIC WRAP/DELI PAPER TO WRAP CHEESE AND LUNCH MEAT. RAW WOOD IS PROHIB...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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