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Supermercado El Guero No. 8

2101-2115 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Grocery Store ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 24, 2025

Supermercado El Guero No. 8 was last inspected on June 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 24, 2025 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 8)

    Hands clean & properly washed

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under near where the onions are stored in the rear in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

24 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the cold water knob not properly turning on at the hand washing sink and no cold water knob at the 3-compartment sink that is located in the rear walk-in cooler/meat prep area. Instructed to repair and replace.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris on the floor under the hot holding unit and in the meat walk-in cooler/meat prep area. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) found no thermometer for chorizo cooler instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: Cutting Surfaces FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. FOUND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER DOORS AND INSIDE BOTTOM OF COOLERS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at any handwashing sinks located in meat prep area. Handwashing signage must be posted at all handwashing sinks at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found an excessive amount of black mold like substance located on the food contact surface of the ice machine(top interior, behind white panel) . Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Found all cutting boards in meat department stained with deep grooves. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Found built in stopper located in 3 compartment sink broken. Sanitizer basin unable to hold water. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found meat display cooler doors and inside bottom of coolers filled with an excessive amount of food debris. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the weather strip at the bottom of the rear over head door in poor repair(worn). Must replace and maintain to prevent entry point for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize cutting equipment at the fresh meat / deli counter more frequently to remove food debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of rust on the grease trap on the lid and pipes in the fresh meat prep cooler. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain covered receptacles in the women toilet rooms as required.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floors tiles through out the deli/fresh meat counter. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed covered receptacles needed inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the rear. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed missing coving in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to replace missing coving.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive accumulated dust debris on the fans located in the produce and meat walk in coolers/prep area. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the rear and in the hallway by the meat prep area. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomiting or diarrhea clean-up procedures or equipment on premises. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation,7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a variety of deli meats and cheeses not properly labeled and date marked, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in coolers, walk-in refrigerators and freezers. Instructed the pic to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in produce and meat department worn and stained, instructed to replace and maintain cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty two tier cart in meat department, instructed to remove the rust and maintain surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling in meat department, above prepartion tables, and peeling paint on the walls and ceiling of the back storage room, instructed to remove peeling paint, clean sanitize and make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation, no citation issued, 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomiting or diarrhea clean-up procedures or equipment on premises. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation,7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water in men's(64.0 f) and women's(54.0 f) washrooms. Temperature must be 100 degree fahreheit in the mixing valve or combination faucet. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed misters over produce not clean(slimey and a black substance)instructed to clean and sanitize. Equipment, food contact surface shall be clean to the sight and touch. Priority foundation violation.citation issued, 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a variety of deli meats and cheeses not properly labeled and date marked. Instructed to provide. 7-38-005, priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observe no thermometer in coolers, walkin refrigerators and freezers. Instructed the pic to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in produce and meat department worn and stained. Instructed to replace and maintain cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty two tier cart in meat department; instructed to remove the rust and maintain the surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed microwave in employees lounge not clean with food debris on the interior walls and bottom of microwave. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and dirt on floors in the following areas: behind liquor cabinets in front of store, in back and side storerooms underneath and between shelves and along walls, underneath front cash registers and behind produce tables. Also, observed peeling paint on ceilings in meat department above prepartion tables and peeling paint on the wals and ceiling of the back store room.instructed to remove peeling paint,clean,sanitize and make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observe no light in side storeroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found fruit fly and house fly activity at produce preparation areas. Observed 20 fruit flies and 5 house flies on walls at produce preparation areas. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must clean produce preparation areas, eliminate fly activty, and notify pest control operator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at produce preparation areas and produce walk in cooler. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found wall with chipping paint at deli dishwashing preparation areas. Must repair/paint.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed knives being stored behind the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to store all utensils properly and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on the walk in cooler located in the meat prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shields needed over produce display area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving in storage and walk-in cooler/freezer areas. Repair gasket on door of 7up/cheese cooler in deli prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged and missing floor tiles in deli sales/prep area. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tile above 3-compartment sink in produce prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields and end caps in meat prep area, produce prep area, produce display cooler, and rear walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation fan in second floor women washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in small cheese cooler in deli prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler, freezer and storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: No outside garbage dumpster on site. Instructed manager to provide dumpster for proper garbage disposal. Observed several pallets of trash stored in meat prep and rear storage area. Instructed to remove to prevent insect harborage. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving in storage and walk-in cooler/freezer areas. Repair gasket on door of 7up/cheese cooler in deli prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged and missing floor tiles in deli sales/prep area. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tile above 3-compartment sink in produce prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields and end caps in produce prep area, produce display cooler, and rear walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation fan in second floor women washroom. Repair leaking drainpipe under exposed sink in deli prep area. Repair leaking pipes near exposed sink in meat prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in small cheese cooler in deli prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler, freezer and storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize cutting boards in butcher and produce areas. Replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the produce walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields and end-caps on some lights in the deli/meat areas. Insrtructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 3 adequate sink stoppers are needed for the produce 3 compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found the following doors not rodent-proofed meat receiving doors,produce doors approximately 1/4" mode of entry. Observed 3 house flies in the meat/deli area. Instructed manager to make doors tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest entry,remove house flies,pest control service is reccomended.serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize cutting boards in butcher and produce areas. Replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the produce walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Fan covers inside the walk-in-coolers are dirty,clean in detail to remove all dusts build-up. Exteriors of grease trap box beneath the deli/meat 3 compartment sink is not clean,instructed to remove grease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace water stained ceiling tiles near the rear east stock storage areas and remove dusts accumulations from the ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields and end-caps on some lights in the deli/meat areas. Insrtructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 3 adequate sink stoppers are needed for the produce 3 compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside the 7-up cheese cooler. Instructed to provide,maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice dispensing utensil is broken for ice machine. Instructed to replace and maintain.

  16. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Need to remove rust from 2 tier carts, replace missing fan guard cover in produce cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Need to defrost rear meat freezer excessive ice, need to clean chorizo cooler front meat section.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Need to replace water damaged ceiling tiles rear above frozen food case, need to clean wall behind rear deli 3 comp. Sink.

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Need to remove rust from 2 tier carts, replace missing fan guard cover in produce cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Need to defrost rear meat freezer excessive ice. Need to clean chorizo cooler front meat section.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Need to replace water damaged ceiling tiles rear above frozen food case. Need to clean wall behind rear deli 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Deli employee without hair restraint need to provide hair nets, baseball style cap etc.

  18. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean cutting boards in butcher and produce areas. Clean upper interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under, around and behind equipment in prep areas and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean vent fans in washrooms to remove dust observed. Clean fan guard covers in walk-in coolers to remove dust noted on fans. Clean ceilings in front of fans in walk-in units to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Unclog handsink in emloyee washroom (mens).

  19. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the store rooms and lift the store shelves and clean underneath them has dust and dirt buildup.

  20. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE ALL THE GASKETS AT THE WALKIN FREEZERS AND REACHIN COOLERS THEY ARE TORN AND SOME ARE MISSING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOMS AND LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH THEM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MEAT COUNTER DOORS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM. GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL THE GASKETS AT THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS THE GASKETS ARE TORN AND SOME ARE MISSING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. THE TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILETS, SINKS AND EMPTY THE GARBAGE CANS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ROD OUT THE GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENTS SINKS.

  22. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap, wall, and attached piping at three compartment sink at rear butcher room. Provide splash guard between hand wash sink and drainboard at three compartment sink at deli prep area. Paint rusty racks and shelves inside refrigerator units and at food storage aisles. Defrost seafood display coolers and remove ice build-up at piping in deli walk-in cooler. Provide racks/shelves for stock items-remove milk crates. Repair gaskets and sliding glass doors at deli, meat, and seafood display coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR SECTIONS AT PRODUCE AND REAR BUTCHER ROOM AREAS AND REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT DELI PREP AREA AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BETWEEN FREEZER UNITS CUSTOMER AISLES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR BUTCHER ROOM THROUGHOUT, REPAIR WALL BASE AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA, CLEAN SPILLS AS NEEDED AT PRODUCE AREA AND MEAT BUTCHER AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide end caps for light shields at display cases, meat prep area, produce prep area, and inside meat walk-in cooler and produce walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at faucet neck at three compartment sink at rear butcher area and at spigot above hand wash sink at meat butcher prep area. Provide sink stoppers for three compartment sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Organize clutter in employee break room/storage area, elevate items 6 inches off floor and away from wall, remove unused items, invert mop heads/brooms-provide hooks to store properly off floor.

  23. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    11 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found front entrance doors with 1/2 inch gap at bottom right corner, 1/4 inch gap above said doors, and 1/4 inch gap under overhead delivery door at rear warehouse area by utility sink. Also, noted 15 house flies at walls, ceiling, light shields, and around prep produce area, around inside garbage compactor, and above three compartment sink. Found 30 fruit flies in the following areas: staff toilet rooms on second floor, onion storage area under produce display units at customer area, dry storage room next to produce display area, butcher rear room by three compartment sink. Instructed to clean, sanitize affected area, and recommend pest control to service premises. Serious 7-38-020 issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR LEAKING GARBAGE LIQUID FROM DRAIN ON TO SURROUNDING AREA, GARBAGE LIQUID STANDING SECTIONS NOTED AROUND DRAINS-BREEDING NUMEROUS LARGE FLIES, GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP AND SIDES AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON GROUND. ALSO, NOTED LITTER, DEBRIS, LARGE WEEDS AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE STANDING SECTIONS OF GARBAGE JUICE/PATCH AREA, AND REMOVE GREASE SPILLS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Found no running hot water at washbowl at newly installed toilet room on 1st. Floor-evidence of toilet room being used, garbage receptacle filled to top with used toilet tissue. Instructed to provide hot and cold running water at washbowl at all times to properly wash hands per city code. Serious 7-38-030 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap, wall, and attached piping at three compartment sink at rear butcher room. Provide splash guard between hand wash sink and drainboard at three compartment sink at deli prep area. Paint rusty racks and shelves inside refrigerator units and at food storage aisles. Defrost seafood display coolers and remove ice build-up at piping in deli walk-in cooler. Provide racks/shelves for stock items-remove milk crates. Repair gaskets and sliding glass doors at deli, meat, and seafood display coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize toilet rooms on 2nd floor, employee break room, fan covers in rear butcher prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR SECTIONS AT PRODUCE AND REAR BUTCHER ROOM AREAS AND REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT DELI PREP AREA AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BETWEEN FREEZER UNITS CUSTOMER AISLES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR BUTCHER ROOM THROUGHOUT, REPAIR WALL BASE AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA, CLEAN SPILLS AS NEEDED AT PRODUCE AREA AND MEAT BUTCHER AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide end caps for light shields at display cases, meat prep area, produce prep area, and inside meat walk-in cooler and produce walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR AND VENTILATION IN SAID TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR-NEWLY INSTALLED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at faucet neck at three compartment sink at rear butcher area and at spigot above hand wash sink at meat butcher prep area. Provide sink stoppers for three compartment sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Organize clutter in employee break room/storage area, elevate items 6 inches off floor and away from wall, remove unused items, invert mop heads/brooms-provide hooks to store properly off floor.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.