SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. EXTREME CLUTTER ALSO NOTED IN THIS AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND REMOVE CLUTTER TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. REAR DOUBLE DOOORS NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP INBETWEEN AND ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, IMPROPERLY DRAINING. STANDING WATER IN 2ND AND 3RD BASINS OF SINK WHEN FAUCET IS IN USE TO FILL 1ST BASIN INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD WORN BEYOND REPAIR, PITTED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER AT INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR COOKING AREA WITH SOME STANDING WATER FROM CLEANING. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AND REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR ALL PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR ALL PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.