SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO #10 INC 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: OBSERVED FRONT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF OPENING NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO EGG WALK-IN COOLER NOT RODENT PROOF OPENING NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER WHERE SAUSAGEIS STORED BEHIND MEAT COUNTER,MUST DEFROST MEAT WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND DELI COUNTER HAS HAS HEAVY AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD-UP ALSO MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD BEHIND MEAT COUNTER HAS OPEN SEAMS CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK BEHIND MEAT COUNTER

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE RAER STORAGE AREA ,PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT CUTTING AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALL BASE THROUGHT-OUT MEAT SECTION,WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO CLEAN WALLS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM, ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM A BEHIND MEAT COUNTER MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT ALSO CLEAN FANS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALL BASE THROUGHT-OUT MEAT SECTION,WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO CLEAN WALLS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM, ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM A BEHIND MEAT COUNTER MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT ALSO CLEAN FANS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER

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.