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SUPER MERCADO EL PUEBLO, INC.

3632-3638 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SUPER MERCADO EL PUEBLO, INC. has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 26, 2012. The most recent inspection, on February 24, 2017, found no infractions.

2 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Pests and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 17, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on February 18, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 23 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2017. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PRE-PACKAGED FOODS AT DISPLAY COOLER MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS FOR RETAIL SALE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT DELI MEAT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA AND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FAUCET AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED RODENT MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 40 ALONG WEST WALL BASE BENEATH LAUNDRY SOAPS SHELVINGS AND 10 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON SODA SHELVINGS AT CUSTOMER AREA AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PRE-PACKAGED FOODS AT DISPLAY COOLER MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS FOR RETAIL SALE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED AT DAIRY COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • GROCERY DISPLAY SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT DELI MEAT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA AND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FAUCET AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF TRASH OVERFLOWING AND MISSING LID ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS ON DUMPSTER COVERED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE EAST WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS AT MEAT DEPT. ARE WORNED OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY ISLES AREAS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEAT DEPT AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ALSO,REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL ABOVE THE EAST DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • END CAPS MISSING ON SOME LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND SOME LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE BURNT-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE EAST FOOD PREP AREA DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET OF SAME SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK AND REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN STOCK ITEMS ELEVATED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL REAR REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BOTTOM SHELVES NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZER,
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF FREEZER REAR STORAGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE;
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND JANITOR'S ROOM. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL/CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS, AND DETAIL CLEAN/REPAINT WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NO LIGHT SHIELDS FIRST WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, NOT ENOUGH LIGHT IN BASEMENT AND CHICKEN COOKING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD LIGHTS AND ADD MORE LIGHT IN THE MENTION AREAS,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAUCET TO MEAT DEPARTMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, KNOB TO HOT WATER HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, NEEDS REPAIRED,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT PREMISED, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND JANITOR'S ROOM; IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Gaskets not maintained on dairy cooler. Instructed to replace worn gaskets.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed the neck of the 3 compartment sink in the meat processing area leaking. Instructed manager to repair to prevent leak.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not provided inside walk-in cooler. Intructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, SLICER, DISPLAY SHELVES, PRODUCE DISPLAY TABLES AND CONTAINERS, AND FREEZERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND JANITOR'S ROOM. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT PREMISED, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND JANITOR'S ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
  9. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.
  10. License

    7 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AT STORAGE RACKS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN/DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT.------------MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BY STAIRCASE (REAR AREA).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT.--------MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT WALLS WITH SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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