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SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
June 24, 2025
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License #20973
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASHED HANDS AT NEAREST HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT STICKY TRAPS HANGING FROM THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE FOOD AND PREP AREA IN THE BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING STICKY TRAPS ABOVE FOOD ITEMS AND PREP AREAS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT STICKY TRAPS HANGING FROM THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE FOOD AND PREP AREA IN THE BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING STICKY TRAPS ABOVE FOOD ITEMS AND PREP AREAS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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