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Super Mercado El Guerro

1701 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

114cited violations
12serious tier
26inspections
33tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
7546
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261102
2025373
2024242
2023130
2022171
2020280
20193121
2018290
20172161
2016371
2015160
20142110
2013150
2011291

Inspections

  1. Mar 25, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, a stack of bread crates placed Infront of hand sink preventing access to wash hands as needed. instructed mgr to keep all hand wash sinks unobstructed. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Additional hand wash sink is required in the basement's walk-in cooler where the meat grinder is located and meat is processed in.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No hands drying provision no paper towels provided in employees toilet room, instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

      Found a 10 lbs container of fresh oysters with no tag attached, unable to find tag that came with oysters, not keeping tags for 90 days of site. instructed manager to keep oyster tag attached to product until sold and keep on file for 90 days. priority violation 7-38-005. oysters discarded valued at $30.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      Observed raw and cooked shrimp stored together without separation in seafood display case, raw beef stored above cheese in deli display case. instructed manager to separate ready-to-eat food items from raw meats. Priority violation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      Using only sprayer to fill 3-comp sink, instructed to provide a faucet neck for easy filling.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      No sink stoppers provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to provide for proper wash rinse and sanitize.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice maker in basement, instructed to install in a easy to view location.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      Minor leak noted at the 3-comp sink grease trap, instructed to repair and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Minor Leak noted at hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, instructed to repair. No splash guard installed between sink and cutting board at front vegetable prep station. instructed to install.

  2. Sep 11, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Aug 7, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jul 25, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED 4 WHOLE ROTISSIERIE CHICKENS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURED RANGING BETWEEN 100-120F. SAID PRODUCT IS STORED INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT IN REAR PREP/DELI AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.PIC DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 9 LBS OF CHORIZO AND PORK SAUSAGES INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT @52F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PIC DISCARDED PRODUCT AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DELI AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WHILE STORING TCS FOODS INSIDE (CHORIZO, SAUSAGES). NOTED TEMPERTURE OF UNIT @52.0F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN DRY STORAGE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSRRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

  5. Dec 4, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      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.

  6. Apr 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN BREAST AT 47.7 F, CHICHEN DRUMS AT 47.3 F, PORK AT 48.7, 46.6 F AND 47.7 F, STEAK AT 48.7 F AND PORK SAUSAGE AT 48.2 F IN TWO DOOR COOLER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 182.0 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 54.0 F IN DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR AND 85.0 F IN TWO-DOOR COOLER. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REPAIR PERSON CALLED BY THE MANAGER CAME ON-SITE AND FIXED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RUSTED WALL AND CEILING IN TWO DOOR COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Apr 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR DELI PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  8. Jul 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPRER TEMPERATURE. FISH HELD AT 51F IN COOLER NEAR DELI. COLD HOLDING MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ABOVE PRODUCT. 13 LBS, $38.48. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CRACKED OR MISSING (CARDBOARD IN PLACE) SLIDING GLASS WINDOWS AT MEAT COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK FROM PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN VARIOUS ROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED RUST ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Oct 6, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTH ON COUNTER AT DELI AREA IN REAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN FLOORS IN BUTCHER AREA OF MEAT DEBRIS AND IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AROUND PALLETS AND SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT BUTCHER/DELI AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.

  10. Feb 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE MEAT DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE TRACKS OF SLIDING DOORS IN COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNITS OF BUTCHER AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR STRIPPED KNOBS OF HAND SINK IN BUTCHER PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN FLOORS IN BUTCHER AREA OF MEAT DEBRIS AND IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AROUND PALLETS AND SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  11. May 2, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Mar 15, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELEd STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL TILES MISSING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  13. Mar 8, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE. ICE IS USED TO PUT ON RAW MEAT IN THE DISPLAY CUSTOMER COOLER. EQUIPMENT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COOKED TILAPIA(110.4F) AND STUFFED PEPPERS(112.8F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 57C OR 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 26 POUNDS VALUED AT $54.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW FISH, CHICKEN,AND BEEF , ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL TILES MISSING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  14. Mar 9, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Mar 2, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      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.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR ALL PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      EMP;OYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA. ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA.

  16. Jan 19, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI MEATS AND CHEESE FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN REAR COOKING AREA.

  17. Jan 12, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI MEATS AND CHEESE FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      DEFROST INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER(ICE BUILDUP).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PALLETS IN STORAGE AREAS, SHELVES IN CHECK STAND AREA, PREP TABLES, GRINDER, CUTTING EQUIPMENT IN MEAT PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN REAR COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. SEAL SMALL HOLES IN BASIN OF EXPOSED SINK IN REAR COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PEPSI COLA REACH-IN COOLER CONTAINING DELI SALADS IN DELI PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  18. Jun 2, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Feb 18, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ORGANIZE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  20. Feb 5, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN WALK-IN MEAT COOLER IN BASEMENT, AND ALSO AT MENS RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      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.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER DRAINING FROM BASINS AT BOTH 3-COMP SINKS AT REAR MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND IN BASEMENT, ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND AT CEILING. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ORGANIZE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  21. Mar 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD AND/OR MEAT JUICE SPLATTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: FRESH MEAT COUNTER, INSIDE THE PRODUCE COOLER AND MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE BETTER INSPECTION AISLES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOR CLEAN AND PEST MONITORING.

  22. Nov 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE PREP, AND BUTCHER AREA'S NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR MEAT COOLER AND BASEMENT FREEZER WALK-IN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH-IN CHORIZO COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  23. Feb 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM CHORIZO COOLER, ALSO THE FOIL REMOVE FROM STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR DELI SLICER, MEAT GRINDER, AND BAND SAW. DEFROST BOX FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      NEED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR DELI, AND IN FRONT OF MEAT SECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN THE 2 RESTROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

  24. Feb 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT DELI, MEAT AND REAR PREP AREA. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  25. Nov 4, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      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.

  26. Mar 17, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION-60-LBS OF CHORIZO INSIDE COLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 44.8F-49.8F,PREPARED 3/15/2011,HOWEVER COOLER TEMPERATURE 40F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.7-38-005A.MEAT WAS DENATURED AND DISPOSED. COST $150.00.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      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.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.