CARNECERIA IGUALA GUERRERO

2714 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Grocery Store

8 inspections

1. Suspected Food PoisoningSep 5, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS COMPLETELY BLOCKED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
   • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
     • FOUND TCS FOODS (CHEESE APPROXIMATELY 60LBS.) BEING STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED AND OWNER NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A RECEIPT OR INVOICE FOR ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE ON APPROVED SOURCE ITEMS. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • TCS FOODS (CHEESE) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND REPACKAGED. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • FOOD HANDLER DOES NOT WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND RUST-FREE SURFACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE FREEZERS/COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
2. CanvassNov 2, 2020

   8 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND BUTCHER COUNTER WITH HOT & COLD WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL CANDY SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME, AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST REMOVE RUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS ON WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE NEEDS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST INSTALL AND HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, WHERE LARGE BURNERS ARE USED TO COOK FOOD, TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROHIBIT USING BURNERS UNTIL HOOD IS INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED.
3. ComplaintNov 27, 2018

   3 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CRACKED GLASS ON SLIDING DOOR IN THE REAR MEAT COOLER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 20, 2016

   3 infractions

   • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
     • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED CABINET FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF FACILITY AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN
5. CanvassOct 13, 2016

   9 infractions

   • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
     • OBSERVED A TYPE OF FRUIT BEING BAGGED BY FACILITY AND HELD IN THE REACH IN FREEZER FOR SALE ON THE SALES FLOOR. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE RECEIPT FOR WHAT THE SOURCE OF AND WHERE THE FRUIT IS OBTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT TO SELL ITEMS THAT DO NOT HAVE A KNOWN SOURCE WITH RECEIPT. OBSERVED TOMATOES WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE TOMATOES FOR SALE LOCATED ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND TO ONLY SELL WHOLESOME ITEMS WITHOUT SPOILAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)(B2).
   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI AREA, 10 DROPPINGS ON SHELF BY THE VEGETABLE OIL ON THE SALES FLOOR, 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
   • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
     • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
   • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • OBSERVED BEANS BEING HELD IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME, DATE, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED CABINET FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF FACILITY AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED VENTS THRU OUT SALES FLOOR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED SOME STOCK (BOXES) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE SALES AREA AND OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD SILVERWARE) ON THE GROUND LOCATED IN THE OUTSIDE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 19, 2015

   3 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR SALES AREA.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE DELI MEAT AND PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLERS.
7. CanvassOct 9, 2015

   7 infractions

   • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
     • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1395804 ON 1-29-14. 38-OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A VENTILATION SYSTEM IN RESTROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE ADEQUATE DIVIDERS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR SALES AREA.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MEAT AND PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLERS.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
   • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
     • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
8. LicenseJan 29, 2014

   5 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DEEP DARK CUTS ON ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE COMPLETELY.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BY PAINTING OR INSTALLING TILE.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY CASE WITHOUT COVERS OR SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR SHIELD LIGHTS.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A VENTILATION SYSTEM IN RESTROOM.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT (OLD STOVE, HOT HOLDING UNIT). INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.