NOV 20
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL GUERRERENSE RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
5058 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 20, 2025 · passed
3 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACE ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND RESURFACE MENTIONED SHELF AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AT 2:40PM. CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 3PM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
NOV 152024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2024
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT BEING TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF BEEF AT .46-47.3F, AND STEAK AT 52.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEC 182023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP IN BETWEEN FRONT DOORS AND ALONG BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROWN PAPER BAGS USED AS SHELF LINER ON THREE TIER GRAY CART IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER BAGS AS SHELF LINER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GAS FLAT TOP GRILL NOT COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE GAS FLAT TOP GRILL SO THAT IT SHALL BE COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH EXHAUST HOOD.
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MAR 292023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/21/2022, REPORT #2564037. #57-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT REAR DISH/PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP IN CREVICES OF THE FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR MATS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
NOV 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA AND INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
ALL OUTER OPENING DOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST HAVE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND SEALED OPEN GAPS BETWEEN ANY DOUBLE DOORS AND SIDE DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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