SUPER MERCADO EL GUERRO
1701 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60609
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 25, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (10)
- 10
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).
- 10
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.
- 10
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)
- 11
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.
- 15
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.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Using only sprayer to fill 3-comp sink, instructed to provide a faucet neck for easy filling.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No sink stoppers provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to provide for proper wash rinse and sanitize.
- 51
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.
- 52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Minor leak noted at the 3-comp sink grease trap, instructed to repair and maintain.
- 55
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.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.