Guerrerense Restaurant
Mostly clean — 8 of 12 passed, one prior failure
2025-10-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE WALL AND FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. ISNTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-:501.114: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES UNDER THE NON-SLIP MATS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.
2025-10-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 DOZEN EGGS. AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING 50.1-53.0F. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $95 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF A COLDING UNIT LOCATED NEAR THE ENDING OF THE STAIRS LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 53.8F. UNIT WAS TAGGED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED A...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH TCS FOODS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE WALL AND FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. ISNTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES UNDER THE NON-SLIP MATS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.
2024-03-11 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS. ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
2023-06-27 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN THE OVEN STORED IN THE BASEMENT.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
2022-09-21 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE COOKS LINE. ALSO NOTED THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT TO BE DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE UNSEALED WOOD FROM UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVES ON THE COOKS LINE, OR REFINISH SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DISH TRAYS SOILED WITH GREY AND BLACK RESIDUE. NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS OF THE BASEMENT PREP COOLER AND THE COOLER LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS. FOUND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO D...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT THE DISH AREA FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES OF THE FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR MATS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
2021-11-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION/DISH AREA AND FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF STORED IN CONTAINERS ON THE GRILL FOR HOT HOLDING WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 129F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $15. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED BEANS AT 56.7F, CHICKEN AT 57F, SALSA AT 55.7F, AND SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 48.7F. MANAGEMEN...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITAT...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO UNIT IN THE BASEMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ON SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
2017-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FILTERS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS
2017-04-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 2- 3LBS. BAGS OF TRIPE 46.4F-50.6F IN A PLASTIC BUSS BIN ON FLOOR,10LBS. POZOLE 49.5F,2LBS. COOKED BEANS 68.4F,2- 10LBS. CHICKEN SOUP 44.3F-46.2F IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND 10LBS. B...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIGHT LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN CRACK AND CREVICES OF FOOD & DISH STORAGE RACK AND AT GASKET AROUND GREASE TRAP,TORTILLA WOOD PREP TABLE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/17(SERIOUS 7-3...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED CANDIES FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,UNUSED DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT,REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT AND T...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT & THROUGHOUT,FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED AND B...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
2016-11-16 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RECAULK.
2016-04-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
2015-06-02 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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