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Risk 1 (High)
SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
October 26, 2020
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License #20973
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHORIZO) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE MEAT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 50 LBS OF CHORIZO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F-57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND CONDENSER OF THE MEAT FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS IN THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS IN THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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