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CARNECERIA IGUALA GUERRERO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CARNECERIA IGUALA GUERRERO 2714 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO 60608 Grocery Store
September 5, 2025 Suspected Food Poisoning License #2299337
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS COMPLETELY BLOCKED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #11
MAJOR
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS (CHEESE APPROXIMATELY 60LBS.) BEING STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED AND OWNER NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A RECEIPT OR INVOICE FOR ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE ON APPROVED SOURCE ITEMS. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: TCS FOODS (CHEESE) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND REPACKAGED. MAINTAIN SAME.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER DOES NOT WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND RUST-FREE SURFACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND RUST-FREE SURFACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections