PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
April 19, 2024
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License #7546
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN BREAST AT 47.7 F, CHICHEN DRUMS AT 47.3 F, PORK AT 48.7, 46.6 F AND 47.7 F, STEAK AT 48.7 F AND PORK SAUSAGE AT 48.2 F IN TWO DOOR COOLER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 182.0 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 54.0 F IN DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AND 85.0 F IN TWO-DOOR COOLER. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REPAIR PERSON CALLED BY THE MANAGER CAME ON-SITE AND FIXED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
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 #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 54.0 F IN DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AND 85.0 F IN TWO-DOOR COOLER. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REPAIR PERSON CALLED BY THE MANAGER CAME ON-SITE AND FIXED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
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
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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