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 EXTERIOR OUTER DOORS WERE NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2 INCH GAPS UNDER DOORS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE RODENT PROOF(TIGHT FITTING). SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVE LOCATED IN FISH DEPARTMENT, MEAT DEPARTMENT, AND REAR PRODUCE PACKAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE. OBSERVED DARK/BLACK CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES LOCATED IN ALL DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING REAR PRODUCE PACKAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARDS BEING USED AS LINERS IN ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FOOD COVERING LIDS FOUND IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY PREPACKAGE SHELVE WHERE DRIED BEANS AND RICE STORED. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CHORIZO COOLER IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT DEPARTMENT, AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS LOCATED IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND WATER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CASH REGISTER AREA AND IN MEAT SLICING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND WORN OUT COVING/ WALLS IN FISH/MEAT DEPARTMENT UNDER MEAT CUTTING PREP TABLES, UNDER HAND SINK, AND UNDER PACKAGING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AFFECTED AREAS. DUSTY VENT COVERS LOCATED IN CASH REGISTER AREA AND MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CASH REGISTER AREA AND IN MEAT SLICING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND WORN OUT COVING/ WALLS IN FISH/MEAT DEPARTMENT UNDER MEAT CUTTING PREP TABLES, UNDER HAND SINK, AND UNDER PACKAGING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AFFECTED AREAS. DUSTY VENT COVERS LOCATED IN CASH REGISTER AREA AND MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.