PASS
Risk 1 (High)
SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
November 19, 2014
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License #7546
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE PREP, AND BUTCHER AREA'S NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR MEAT COOLER AND BASEMENT FREEZER WALK-IN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE REAR MEAT COOLER, ALSO CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT PRODUCE COOLER.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER MEAT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ONE LIGHT OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER MEAT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ONE LIGHT OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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