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SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO #10 INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO #10 INC 4023 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO 60632 Grocery Store
June 26, 2014 Complaint License #39978
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
6
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH TORN GASKET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DISPENSERS OF SOAP IN WOMENS AND MENS RESTROOMS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISPENSERS IN RESTROOMS.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPING PEELING PAINT ON DOORS TO MEAT COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOORS.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HEAVY ICE ACCUMUATION IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BUTCHER AREA. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FANS IN WOMENS RESTROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS OF PRODUCE PREP AREA AND BUTCHER AREA. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AND IN OF BUTCHER AREA. CLEAN AREA AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BUTCHER AREA.
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: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS WITHIN WALK IN COOLERS IN PRODUCE COOLER. ALL LIGHTS NEED TO BE SHEILDED WITH IN WALK IN COOLERS AND AROUND ANY FOOD STORAGE OR PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SHEILDS ON LIGHTS.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MEAT PREPARTATION ROOM. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MEAT PREPARTATION ROOM. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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