SUPERMERCADO EL GUERO NO. 8

Address: 2101-2115 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Jun 24, 2025

Key Findings

• ● Observed insect sticky traps hanging from the ceilings above the food and prep area in the butcher walk-in cooler Code 38

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Grocery Store
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (22 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASHED HANDS AT NEAREST
• Pass — Mon Apr 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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
• Pass — Tue Apr 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR CHORIZO COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNE
• Fail — Mon Apr 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEAT PREP AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL
• Pass — Fri Aug 27 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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 P
• Pass — Mon Dec 21 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT/DELI PREP AREA.
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Oct 26 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Feb 21 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES OR EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL
• Fail — Thu Feb 14 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
• Pass — Tue Nov 14 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Mon Oct 30 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY AND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY AT PRODUCE
• Pass — Fri May 27 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STOR
• Pass — Fri Jul 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. REPAIR GA
• Fail — Fri Jul 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER FOR PROPER GARBAG
• Pass — Fri Jun 27 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AND PRODUCE AREAS. REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE T
• Fail — Fri Jun 20 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED MEAT
• Pass — Fri Oct 11 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM 2 TIER CARTS, REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN PRODUCE COOLER. | 33. FOOD AN
• Pass — Wed Sep 18 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM 2 TIER CARTS, REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN PRODUCE COOLER. | 33. FOOD AN
• Pass — Thu May 23 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AND PRODUCE AREAS. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. | 34. FLOORS:
• Pass — Fri Sep 09 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOMS AND LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDERNEAT

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