SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GUERRERO'S TACOS AND PIZZA.

EAT. 78/100

2534 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 2, 2024 · passed with conditions

12 of 16 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 5 critical

RECORDS COVER

12 YEARS

since Jan 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 2

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

1 violation

DETAILS

SERIOUSFood 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 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

SEP 18

2023

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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.

MAR 1

2022

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation

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.

JAN 22

2021

PASSED

3 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORPest 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.

MINORFacility 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.

JAN 28

2020

PASSED

0 violations

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JUL 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

4 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSOther

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 CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORN ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

JAN 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

10 violations3 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALEmployee 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.

SERIOUSOther

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

SERIOUSOther

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther

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.

DEC 11

2017

PASSED

5 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINOREmployee 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.

JAN 4

2017

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

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.

MAR 25

2016

PASSED

6 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MINORSanitation

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 EXPOSED INSULATION SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED,POROUS SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE PAPER TOWELS HANGED AT METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN POTS AND UTENSILS ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK

MINORSanitation

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

MINORSanitation

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

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

MINORSanitation

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.

SEP 15

2015

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORSanitation

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.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

NOV 24

2014

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

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

MINORPest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 21

2014

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORChemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation

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

ORGANIZE OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS.

JUN 19

2013

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation

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.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

JAN 31

2012

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.BACKFLOW IS NEEDED AT THE MOP SINK.

JAN 20

2012

FAILED

7 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest 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. FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.PREMISES NOT OPEN/OPERATING DURING THIS INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation

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

SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

MINORSanitation

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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORFood Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

MINORSanitation

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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