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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Supermercado El Guero No. 8

2101-2115 W Cermak Rd

Last inspected Jun 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Canvass

Jun 24, 2025

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3 recorded violations

notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

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 HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INSECT STICKY TRAPS HANGING FROM THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE FOOD AND PREP AREA IN THE BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING STICKY TRAPS ABOVE FOOD ITEMS AND PREP AREAS.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER NEAR WHERE THE ONIONS ARE STORED IN THE REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 15, 2024

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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 IS LOCATED IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER/MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER/MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source

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