FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO #10 INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
August 7, 2020
Complaint
License #39978
4
Total Violations
4
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOM, 78F-80F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY VIOLATION
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #14
CRITICAL
Violation Details
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-402.11: 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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. 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 #14
CRITICAL
Violation Details
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-402.11: 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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. 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
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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