PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO #10 INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
August 1, 2019
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #39978
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #14
CRITICAL
Violation Details
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FISH IMPROPERLY THAWING IN REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FISH FROM THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED WHEN FROZEN, THEN PLACE ON TRAY IN COOLER TO THAW.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FISH IMPROPERLY THAWING IN REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FISH FROM THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED WHEN FROZEN, THEN PLACE ON TRAY IN COOLER TO THAW.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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