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SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO 60608 Grocery Store
May 27, 2016 Canvass License #20973
6
Total Violations
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 MINOR FOOD DEBRIS IN REACH IN COOLER DISPLAYS AND UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT ALL LOCATED IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA WITH STANDING WATER AND MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CONDENSOR FANS OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CONDENSOR OF THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS AND REPAINT CONDENSOR 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CONDENSOR FANS OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CONDENSOR OF THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS AND REPAINT CONDENSOR 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.

Health Department Information

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