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Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Super Mercado El Guerro

1701 W 47th St, Chicago 60609 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 25, 2026

26

Inspections on record

15

Times passed

5

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 25, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, a stack of bread crates placed Infront of hand sink preventing access to wash hands as needed. instructed mgr to keep all hand wash sinks unobstructed. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).
  2. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Additional hand wash sink is required in the basement's walk-in cooler where the meat grinder is located and meat is processed in.
  3. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands drying provision no paper towels provided in employees toilet room, instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
  4. #11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: Found a 10 lbs container of fresh oysters with no tag attached, unable to find tag that came with oysters, not keeping tags for 90 days of site. instructed manager to keep oyster tag attached to product until sold and keep on file for 90 days. priority violation 7-38-005. oysters discarded valued at $30.
  5. #15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: Observed raw and cooked shrimp stored together without separation in seafood display case, raw beef stored above cheese in deli display case. instructed manager to separate ready-to-eat food items from raw meats. Priority violation 7-38-005.
  6. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Using only sprayer to fill 3-comp sink, instructed to provide a faucet neck for easy filling.
  7. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No sink stoppers provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to provide for proper wash rinse and sanitize.
  8. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice maker in basement, instructed to install in a easy to view location.
  9. #52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Minor leak noted at the 3-comp sink grease trap, instructed to repair and maintain.
  10. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Minor Leak noted at hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, instructed to repair. No splash guard installed between sink and cutting board at front vegetable prep station. instructed to install.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Mar 25, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2025Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2024ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 5, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2020ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 2, 2019Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2019ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2018Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2018ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2017Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2017ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2016Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2016Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2016ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 20, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2011ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Super Mercado El Guerro — questions

Did Super Mercado El Guerro pass its last health inspection?
Super Mercado El Guerro at 1701 W 47th St was inspected on Mar 25, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Super Mercado El Guerro?
The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, a stack of bread crates placed Infront of hand sink preventing access to wash hands as needed. instructed mgr to keep al
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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