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Super Mercado El Guerro

March 25, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 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). • Additional hand wash sink is required in the basement's walk-in cooler where the meat grinder is located and meat is processed in. • No hands drying provision no paper towels provided in employees toilet room, instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
code 10Priority
food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Food Obtained From Approved Source
Inspector note: 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.
code 11Priority
food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: 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.
code 15
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: Using only sprayer to fill 3-comp sink, instructed to provide a faucet neck for easy filling. • No sink stoppers provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to provide for proper wash rinse and sanitize.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice maker in basement, instructed to install in a easy to view location.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: Minor leak noted at the 3-comp sink grease trap, instructed to repair and maintain.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 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.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 11, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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