Chicago
78
EAT

Guerrero'S Tacos and Pizza

2534 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
78/100

Mostly clean — 12 of 16 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
16
12 passed
Last Inspected
2024-10-02
Pass Rate
75%
1 failure
Score
78/100
EAT
15 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-10-02
Failed 1 inspection (2012)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 25×
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2024-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 2 GALLONS OF MILK AND 1/4 POUND OF HOUSEMADE SALSA( $25), AND A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-3...

2023-09-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN PIZZA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2022-03-01 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-22 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

2020-01-28 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-07-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH ASTERISK(*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATEN RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR OF PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-01-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NO DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(HAMBURGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2017-12-11 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH RIPPED GASKETS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY ELECTRICAL TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE MINI FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.

2017-01-04 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHITE MINERAL BUILDUP FROM THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE LOWER DOORS ON THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-25 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF COLD PREP COOLER BROKEN REPAIRED WITH BLACK DUCT TAPE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GASKET,NO DUCT TAPE SHOULD BE USED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENTS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN BOTTOM WITH EX...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEBRIS INSIDE THE STOVE,AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUTH,INCLUDED STORAGES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOOR ALSO ELEVATED ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REAR STORAGE CLUTTERED WITH UNUSED ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE STORAGE AND UN-CLUTTER THE SAID AREA.

2015-09-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-11-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2014-01-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS.

2013-06-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Can opener attached to prep table and exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

2012-01-31 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2012-01-20 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUN...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSTALL MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS,CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

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