Super Mercado El Guerro

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 small rodent droppings in the following places. Next to chicken rotisserie cooking equipment in rear prep/storage area scattered on floor , alongside display cooler containind deli meat and cheese and in basement dry storage alongside and behind ice machine and along white ledge. Recommended to contact pest control for additional service, remove droppings, clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse in dry storage next to ice machine in basement. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with long beard without effective hair restraint. Insrructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of food debris on floors and trash throughout rear prep area under equipment, throughout storage spaces on 1st floor including under grocery aisles and basement. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains in the meat prep area. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted wall and ceiling in two door cooler. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed can good items in boxes stored in the basement under pipes with peeling paint and rust. Instructed to move and store in an area preventing contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the freezer in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1/4"-1/2" gap at bottom of exterior door at loading dock area. Instructed to repair/replace in order to have a tight fitting seal and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in meat area with deep grooves. Instructed to replace/refinish where needed to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked or missing (cardboard in place) sliding glass windows at meat coolers. Instructed to repair and replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak from pipe at 3-compartment sink in kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in various rooms on second floor. Instructed to declutter and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on ceiling in kitchen and warewashing areas. Instructed to clean/repair and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused wiping cloth on counter at deli area in rear. Must properly store when not in use in adequate chemical sanitizing solution.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in butcher area of meat debris and in basement dry food storage area around pallets and shelving.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Replace/repair water damaged ceiling tiles at butcher/deli area and where necessary.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove meat debris, detail clean/sanitize tracks of sliding doors in cold holding refrigeration units of butcher area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair stripped knobs of hand sink in butcher prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle in women's washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in butcher area of meat debris and in basement dry food storage area around pallets and shelving.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary items in upstairs storage area. Organize and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dried banana peppers and green tomatoes in boxes stored in the basement under pipes with peeling paint and rust. Instructed to move and store in an area preventing contamination

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as shelf liners in multiple locations. Instructed to remove and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall tiles missing in the walk in cooler in the basement. Instructed to provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dried banana peppers and green tomatoes in boxes stored in the basement under pipes with peeling paint and rust. Instructed to move and store in an area preventing contamination

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as shelf liners in multiple locations. Instructed to remove and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall tiles missing in the walk in cooler in the basement. Instructed to provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in rear cooking area with some standing water from cleaning. Instd to maintain floor dry and repair floor so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshields missing for all lights in prep areas. Instd to provide 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: Over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor in 2nd floor storage area. Extreme clutter also noted in this area. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas, and remove clutter to be able to access all areas. Rear double dooors not rodent proof approx 1/4 inch gap inbetween and on bottom of doors. Instd to rodent proof doors so as to be tight fitting. Violation 7-38-020 serious.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink in meat/deli prep area not maintained, improperly draining. Standing water in 2nd and 3rd basins of sink when faucet is in use to fill 1st basin instd to repair and have properly draining. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Produce cutting board worn beyond repair, pitted and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace cutting board and maintain. Aluminum foil being used as a liner at interior of hot holding unit. Instd to remove foil so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in rear cooking area with some standing water from cleaning. Instd to maintain floor dry and repair floor so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on walls on 2nd floor storage area. Instd to repair and maintain walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshields missing for all prep areas. Instd to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Emp;oyee personal belongings improperly stored in meat/deli prep area. All employee belongings to be stored in designated area.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date all packaged deli meats and cheese for sale in display coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal all holes in walls in basement storage area. Seal openings along baseboards in meat prep area. Replace stained ceiling tiles in meat prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs in rear cooking area.

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 30 mice droppings scattered on floor near electrical equipment, 20 mice droppings on floor along south wall behind pop storage area, 5 mice droppings on pop storage pallet in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Front door not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap on left side of outer entrance door. Seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No chemical sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink in rear cooking area not maintained, water backing up in compartments when in use. Instructed manager to repair 3-compartment to properly wash, rinse and sanitize food equipment and utensils. Serious violation 7-38-030

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date all packaged deli meats and cheese for sale in display coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Defrost interior of meat display cooler(ice buildup).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of pallets in storage areas, shelves in check stand area, prep tables, grinder, cutting equipment in meat prep areas.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Seal all holes in walls in basement storage area. Seal openings along baseboards in meat prep area. Replace stained ceiling tiles in meat prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs in rear cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in meat prep area. Seal small holes in basin of exposed sink in rear cooking area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in pepsi cola reach-in cooler containing deli salads in deli prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in basement storage area. Organize second floor storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must organize all walk-in coolers/freezers properly store items and maintain at all times.

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 a 1/4" gap at bottom of receiving door on right side at rear. Must seal to prevent rodent entry point. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed improper draining from basins at both 3-comp sinks at rear meat prep area. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout rear and in basement, all walk-in coolers/freezers and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove mold like substance on walls of basement walk-in cooler and at ceiling. Replace water damaged ceiling tiles in customer display area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must organize all walk-in coolers/freezers properly store items and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of coolers and freezer to remove food and/or meat juice splatter.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted missing floor tiles behind the meat counter and damaged floor. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Also floors need cleaning thought out to remove spills,debris and litter.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted missing wall tiles inside the walk in fresh meat cooler. Must replace and maintain walls smooth and easily cleanable. Noted a few water stain ceiling tiles above the meat counter. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted missing light shields in the following area: fresh meat counter, inside the produce cooler and meat walk in cooler. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the grease trap underneath the 3 compartment sink to remove grease and debris. Also noted a leaky pipe under the 3 comp sink in the chicken prep area. Must repair and maintain. Noted the hot water knob on the exposed hand sink in the deli counter in poor repair. Must fix and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide better inspection aisles in the basement storage area for clean and pest monitoring.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards in the produce prep, and butcher area's not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean in rear meat cooler and basement freezer walk-in, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in the rear meat cooler, also ceiling not clean, instructed to clean. Also need to clean walls in basement produce cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing over meat prep table in basement cooler, instructed to replace. Also in the walk-in freezer one light out, instructed to replace.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the reach-in chorizo cooler, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to remove rust from chorizo cooler, also the foil remove from storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize rear deli slicer, meat grinder, and band saw. Defrost box freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to replace all missing floor tiles in rear deli, and in front of meat section.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to replace all water damaged ceiling tiles, clean dusty ceiling vent in the 2 restrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to provide sink stopper for 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage need to remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed at deli, meat and rear prep area. Deep cuts, discolored. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, pork rinds containers, and prep tables in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear storage area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in walk in produce and walk in meat cooler have mold build up on ceiling. Must clean and maintain at all times. Walls in rear prep area in need of clean ing to remove all food splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields needed in basement storage area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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.DOOR ATTACHMENT LOOSE ON RIGT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REPLACE.

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.HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE.MUST SEAL

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.NO SHIELD ON LIGHTS ABOVE MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA BEHIND COUNTER,ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT A ABOVE CLANTRO. MUST INSTALL.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THEROMETER IN REAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE STORAGE BIN FOR OPEN BAG OF PEPPERS IN BASEMENT 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.SHIELD SHIELDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,THREE SHIELDS.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT ALL THREE COMP SINKS.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR /WALK WAY TO WALL,REMOVE STORAGE OFF FLOOR. ALSO MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS./ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE.