CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at SUPERMERCADO during a routine inspection conducted on 04/11/2023.
Located at 7141-7147 W ADDISON ST in the Dunning area, the establishment serves the local community. The Dunning neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Handwashing Sign in Rear Prep Area 1st Floor Must Provide.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.
The second violation involved food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures - Comments: Observed Tcs Foods Held @ Improper Hot Holding Temperatures Held Inside Rear Prep Area Hot Holding Unit... Cooked Rice @123.8f, Cooked Pork Stew @113.8f, Cooked Beef Stew @109.6f, Fried Chicken @116.8f and Grilled Chicken Ranging From 128.7f-131.0f. Instructed to Hold Hot Food Items @ 135.0f or Higher at All Times.pic Voluntatily Discarded Said Items During Time of Inspection. Approximately 40 Lbs and Value @ $400. Priority Violation.7-38-005. Citation Issued.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.
The third violation regarded food storage. Inspectors documented: Food Properly Labeled. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.
The fourth violation regarded food storage. Inspectors documented: Original Container - Comments: Observed the Following Foods Prepared on Site in Display Cooler for Sale Not Properly Labeled... Macaroni, Chicken and Potato Salad, Nopales, Salsa Maca Etc. Must Label Packages with Food Name, Ingredients, Contents and List of Allergens and Maintain. Priority Foundation Violation. #7-38-005. Citation Issued. |. Allergen cross-contact during storage can trigger severe reactions in sensitive individuals.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/11/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED NUMEROUS POTS STORED ON TOP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DISHES. HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED POTS FROM HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.; PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS EXPIRED PACKAGED FLAN CAKES WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE 3/19/2025. THE DATE OF PREPARATION WAS MARKED 3/13/25. READY-TO-EAT FOOD CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE BAKERY PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FOOD PREP AREAS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FLY STRIPS DURING INSPECTION.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL WALK IN COOLERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSOR FANS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND IN CUSTOMER SHOPPING AREA. MUST INSTALL CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL BACKPACK AND CELL PHONE STORED ON TOP OF BAKING MIXER IN BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED WAS AN OPEN CUP WITH LIQUID INSIDE STORED ON TOP OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP AREA AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED A LARGE MIXING BOWLS AND POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS).; FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $12.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED A LARGE MIXING BOWLS AND POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS).; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS FILLED INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE FLOOR DRAINS FROM THE FLOOR AND NOT RECEDING. ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE. MANAGER IMMENDIATELY RE ROUTED THE WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR AND CLEANED THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING DEAD ROACHES. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 49,55 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2574018 DATED 4/11/2023 NOT CORRECTED:- -49)4-601.11(C):....OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FRYERS, UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY, FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN. 55) 6-501.114...OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND INSIDE UNUSED HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. 55) 6-201.17:.....OBSERVED CEILING FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, GREASE DEBRIS ON FANS LOCATED IN BASEMENT COOKING PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN REAR PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR MUST PROVIDE.; PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD @ IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE REAR PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT... COOKED RICE @123.8F, COOKED PORK STEW @113.8F, COOKED BEEF STEW @109.6F, FRIED CHICKEN @116.8F AND GRILLED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 128.7F-131.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOOD ITEMS @ 135.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES.PIC VOLUNTATILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AND VALUE @ $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS PREPARED ON SITE IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED... MACARONI, CHICKEN AND POTATO SALAD, NOPALES, SALSA MACA ETC. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, CONTENTS AND LIST OF ALLERGENS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FRYERS, UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY, FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND INSIDE UNUSED HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, GREASE DEBRIS ON FANS LOCATED IN BASEMENT COOKING PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2549242 ON 2/1/22. 4-101.19 OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING DOOR TRIM OF BUTCHER DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR, 4-603.15 OBSERVED A LARGE MIXER IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA TOO LARGE FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE SMALL EQUIPMENT OR A PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING, 6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS IN GROCERY CUSTOMER AREA AND OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREAS THAT WERE ROCKY AND CHIPPED. MUST REPAIR FLOORS AND CEILING TILES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SAID VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED..
Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning. Allergen cross-contact during storage can trigger severe reactions in sensitive individuals.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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