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SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO 1701 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO 60609 Grocery Store
November 4, 2011 Canvass License #7546
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
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, and shall be in good repair.DOOR ATTACHMENT LOOSE ON RIGT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REPLACE.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE.MUST SEAL
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.NO SHIELD ON LIGHTS ABOVE MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA BEHIND COUNTER,ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT A ABOVE CLANTRO. MUST INSTALL.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.NO SHIELD ON LIGHTS ABOVE MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA BEHIND COUNTER,ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT A ABOVE CLANTRO. MUST INSTALL.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

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