Supermercado El Guero #10 Inc

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed build-up of rust and mold-like substance on white wall in rear prep area over three-compartment sink and handsink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wastewater back up three-compartment sink and leak at grease trap(s) in rear meat department area. Water backs up into the third basin when the middle basin is drained. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust and mold-like substance on white wall in rear prep area over three compartment sink and handsink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at drainpipe on two conmpartment prep sink in rear produce prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor water pump room in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on floor in fire pump room and on pallets in milk walk in cooler. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/14/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lid of grease trap in meat prep area.must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout all walk in coolers and prep areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on all fanguard covers in all walk in coolers,wrapping stations,undersides of prep tables & overhead shelves,grinder.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from walls and ceilings in all walk in coolers and walls in prep areas.must clean mold build up on lower wall in deli prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged concrete at floor drains in deli and meat prep areas,stained ceiling tiles on sales floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor under,around and along wall bases in all prep areas,walk in cooler & freezers,storage areas and where needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in walk in freezer.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Tenderizer unit immediatley next to 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper distance and/or barrier to prevent possible contamination

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves in rear walk in cooler. Instd to seal same so as to be a non porous, easily cleanable surface

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards heavily stained and with deep, dark grooves in deli prep area and rear produce prep area. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: MISSING A RECEPTACLE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREA FOR DISPOSABLE HAND DRYING TOWELS.A receptacle shall be provided in each area of the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or PREMISES where REFUSE is generated or commonly discarded. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector’s note: Rear exit door and rear door dock door not protected, approx 1/2 inch gap at bottom and corner of doors. Instd to rodent proof and have tight fitting

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed fish improperly thawing in reduce oxygen packages. Instructed to remove the fish from the reduced oxygen packaged when frozen, then place on tray in cooler to thaw.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed premises adding two toilet rooms on the 1st. Floor rear, instructed to finnish walls, (new dry wall).

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed fish improperly thawing in reduced oxygen packages. Instructed to remove the fish from the reduced oxygen package when frozen, then place(on tray) in cooler to thaw.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed premises adding two toilet rooms on the st. Floor rear, instructed to finnish wall, (new dry wall).

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed non complaiance on violation#56 from report#2279942 date 3/25/2019, corect by date 6/25/2019. Still no ventilation over bakery oven, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed sewage/waste water lines directly above dry storage shelves in rear hallway (below restrooms). Instructed must completely encase waste water lines, or relocated dry storage items stored directly below.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored directly on floors of grocery walk in freezer. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls and ceiling in rear dry storage hallway (area under restrooms). Must remove all peeling paint, make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation system above bakery oven located in corner area of sales floor (outside of meat department). Must install required ventilation hood system above oven.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty rolling carts and shelves located in the fish department, meat dept. And rear produce packing area. Instructed to remove rust/replace. Observed dark/black cutting boards with deep groves located in all departments including rear produce packing area.instructed to replace. Observed cardboard being used as liners in all shelves units.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in cash register area and in meat slicing area, instructed to replace. Observed worn out coving/walls in fish/meat departments under meat cutting prep tables, under handsink, and under packing table,instructed to repair dusty vents located in front of store and meat area, instructed to clean/or replace. Clean light shields in meat prep area clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front exterior outer doors were not rodent proof with 1/2 inch gaps under doors and corners. Instructed to repair/replace to be rodent proof(tight fitting). Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty rolling carts and shelve located in fish department, meat department, and rear produce packaging area. Instructed to remove rust/replace. Observed dark/black cutting boards with deep grooves located in all departments including rear produce packaging area. Instructed to replace. Observed cardboards being used as liners in all shelving units throughout the facility. Also, cardboard being used as food covering lids found in rear walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty prepackage shelve where dried beans and rice stored. Instructed clean and maintain. Observed food debris inside chorizo cooler in meat department. Instructed to clean/sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and dust on the floor located in produce walk-in cooler, meat department, and dairy walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean/sanitize and maintain. Observed missing floor drain covers located in produce walk-in cooler and water storage area. Instructed to provide or repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in cash register area and in meat slicing area. Instructed to repair. Observed damaged and worn out coving/ walls in fish/meat department under meat cutting prep tables, under hand sink, and under packaging table. Instructed to repair affected areas. Dusty vent covers located in cash register area and meat department. Instructed to clean or replace. Observed light sheild in meat prep area not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored behind shelving units in produce walk-in cooler. Instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling of the meat walk-in cooler. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in the meat cutting room above the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide adequate lighting in this area. End caps are missing from the light shield in the meat cutting room and a light shield is missing from the fixture in the egg/bakery cooler. Must install end caps and light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling of the meat walk-in cooler. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in the meat cutting room above the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide adequate lighting in this area. End caps are missing from the light shield in the meat cutting room and a light shield is missing from the fixture in the egg/bakery cooler. Must install end caps and light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in produce prep area stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace/repair same. Exterior of grease traps with rusty surfaces. Instd to remove rust. Aluminum foil noted on chorizo storage rack. Instd to remove same so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface. Raw wood storage shelves in rear walk-in freezer. Instd to seal all raw wood.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and attached piping behind deli 3-compartment sink with rust and black, green mold like substance on surfaces. Instd to repair/maintain. Peeling paint on fan covers in meat walk-in cooler. Instd to remove peeling paint. Doors of dairy walk-in cooler in poor repair, not tight fitting. Instd to repair same and have doors tight fitting. Toilet room walls with graffiti. Instd to clean and maintain walls. Walls behind taped signs in all prep areas with excessive debris. Clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Proper stoppers missing for 3-compartment sink. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine with torn gasket. Repair and maintain gasket on ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dispensers of soap in womens and mens restrooms in disrepair. Repair and maintain dispensers in restrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed chipping peeling paint on doors to meat cooler. Repair and maintain doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Heavy ice accumuation in walk in freezer in butcher area. Remove ice accumulation and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed fans in womens restroom with heavy dust accumualtion. Clean and maintain fans.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in corners and along walls of produce prep area and butcher area. Remove all standing water on floor and in of butcher area. Clean area around grease trap at 3 compartment sink at butcher area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light sheilds within walk in coolers in produce cooler. All lights need to be sheilded with in walk in coolers and around any food storage or preparation area. Maintain sheilds on lights.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet for 3 compartment sink at meat prepartation room. Repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All food within walk in freezer within butcher area needs to be stored at least 6" off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior chute of ice machine with calcium build-up. Instd to clean and maintain. Excessive ice build-up in meat walk-in freezer. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain. Raw wood storage shelves in rear repackaging prep area for dry goods (rice, beans, spices). Instd to paint/seal all raw wood surfaces. Cutting boards in rear repackaging and produce prep area with deep dark grooves. Instd to repair or replace. Rusty surfaces on exterior of grease trap. Instd to paint same with non-toxic paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drain in rear meat/seafood prep area not clean. Instd to keep clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall in rear repackaging prep area not clean. Instd to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Light out in rear walk-in freezer. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of reach-in cooler where sausageis stored behind meat counter,must defrost meat walk-in cooler behind deli counter has has heavy amount of ice build-up also must replace cutting board behind meat counter has open seams clean exterior of knife rack behind meat counter

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the raer storage area ,produce walk-in cooler and meat cutting area along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from wall base throught-out meat section,wall base in poor repair in the meat cutting room near 3 compartment sink also clean walls near 3 compartment sink in the meat cutting room, also remove rust from a behind meat counter must use a non toxic paint also clean fans in meat cutting room and chicken walk-in cooler

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers inside egg walk-in cooler,produce walk-in cooler,and produce display coolers

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front outer door not rodent proof opening noted at bottom of door and rear exit door next to egg walk-in cooler not rodent proof opening noted at bottom of door and strip at bottom of door is in poor repair must repair to prevent rodent entry citation issued 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of reach-in cooler where sausageis stored behind meat counter,must defrost meat walk-in cooler behind deli counter has has heavy amount of ice build-up also must replace cutting board behind meat counter has open seams clean exterior of knife rack behind meat counter

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the raer storage area ,produce walk-in cooler and meat cutting area along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from wall base throught-out meat section,wall base in poor repair in the meat cutting room near 3 compartment sink also clean walls near 3 compartment sink in the meat cutting room, also remove rust from a behind meat counter must use a non toxic paint also clean fans in meat cutting room and chicken walk-in cooler

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers inside egg walk-in cooler,produce walk-in cooler,and produce display coolers

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 two receiving doors, two store room doors and the front door right side have a one fourth gap the bottom of all the doors. Instructed to make the doors tight fitting anfd rodent proofed.serious citation given 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the store room shelves has dust buildup on them.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the store rooms along the walls ann in the corners has dust buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FIVE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED ALL HAVE ONE FOURTH INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THR DOORS. LOCATED FRONT SOUTH SIDE DOUBLE DOORS AND TWO DOUBLE DOORS FOOD STOOE ROOM AND TWO DOUBLE DOORS IN THE DRY GOODS STORE ROOM. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

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 ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATHHAS SONE DUST BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with lime build-up. Remove same. Interior of walk-in freezer with excessive ice build-up. Remove same. Rolling cart with rust in meat processing area. Replace same

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

Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at 3-compartment sink faucet base in meat processing area. Repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Must do so.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MEAT WALK IN FREEZER,MILK WALK IN COOLER,SOME DOORS ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT OR REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUSTY EXTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY UNITS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT DEPT,MEAT PROCESSING,MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN MEAT DEPT,MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TRIM & STAINED CEILING TILE IN MEAT DEPT,WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON DELIVERY DOORS,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN MEAT PROCESSING,DRY FOOD STORAGE,END CAPS IN DRY FOOD PACKAGE AREA.

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.MUST REPAIR LEAKY URINAL IN MEN'S.

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.Some meat display unit doors in poor repair,damaged glass and missing door handles on same.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Meat processing undersides of some prep tables & cashier booths,ventilation vents where needed.

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.Broken conrete floor in meat processing area and walk in freezer in same area.missing floor tiles in produce prep area.

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.Must replace or paint:rotten and peeling paint on wood wall bases in meat processing,rust from walls in same area.Damaged wall in dry storage&walk in cooler.Seal all openings around pipes where needed.Adjust door sweeps on both entry doors.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.light &end caps in meat processing