Canvass
Mar 26, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
El Guero
9027-9029 S Commercial Ave
Last inspected Mar 26, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Dec 6, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 6, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 4, 2023
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
STILL OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN LIQUOR COUNTER AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS.BOTTLE LIQUOR ON SALES FLOOR.REAR HALL WAY-ON FLOOR NEXT TO CONVEYOR BELT,INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASES.ONE UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS-ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ,PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS.REAR PREP AREA-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK .BASEMENT-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER & ON BETWEEN PALLETS AND FLOOR,MIXED IN WITH MOUNDS OF DIRT,BRICKS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 29, 2023
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT , REAR HALLWAY,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT DOOR,REAR GARBAGE DOOR . MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19 : OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR HALL WAY MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,UNUSED REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES& RACKS,WINDOW SILLS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 30, 2023
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER,UNUSED REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES& RACKS,WINDOW SILLS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER,SALES FLOOR,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN REAR HALL WAY CLOSET,BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND TAQUERIA DINING AREA.MUST FINISH CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN FRONT PREP AREA -ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED,COOLERS, PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND WINDOW SILL.LIQUOR COUNTER AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS.ON SALES FLOOR-ON CARDBOARD AT SODA DISPLAY,BOTTLE LIQUOR DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR,UNDERNEATH PALLETS OF BEER ON SALES FLOOR & DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.REAR HALL WAY-ON FLOOR NEXT TO CONVEYOR BELT,INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR,BOTH UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS-ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ,PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS.REAR PREP AREA-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS ,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER ON COUNTER TOP.BASEMENT-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER & IN BETWEEN PALLETS AND FLOOR,MIXED IN WITH MOUNDS OF DIRT,ON TOPSIDE OF GREASE TRAPS.ALSO 2- DEAD MICE AND 1-DECAYED ON FLOOR NEAR PALLETS AND MOUND OF DIRT.ALSO.5-7 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/30/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR HALL WAY MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USED FOR STORAGE IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source