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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
December 21, 2020 Complaint License #20973
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT/DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED COVERED RECEPTACLES NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AND THE CEILINGS OF THE MEAT PREP AREA. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVING.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVING.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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