ALEX FOOD MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON BASE OF STORAGE TABLE IN REAR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTACT PAPER ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED RUST AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON BASKETS OF TWO DOOR SMALL FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND BLACK SUBSTANCE, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN RETAIL AND CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS IN RETAIL AREA. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TWO DOOR COKE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON SHELVES OF COLD BEVERAGE CENTER THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN RETAIL ON EASTSIDE IN FRONT OF SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR ALONG BASE OF WALL ENTERING CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD TO LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR STORAGE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED EASTSIDE UPPER WALLS IN WASHROOM, ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CASHIER ENCLOSURE ON NORTHEAST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED WALLS BEHIND BLACK SHELVING IN FRONT OF COLD HOILDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COBWEBS IN REAR STORAGE ON WALL AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COBWEBS FROM REAR STORAGE CEILING AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COBWEBS IN WASHROOM ON WALL AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COBWEBS FROM WASHROOM CEILING AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTLES UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SMALL LIPTON COOLER, THREE BROWN DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT, BUNN COFFEE MAKER AND NACHO CHEESE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SMALL LIPTON COOLER, THREE BROWN DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT, BUNN COFFEE MAKER AND NACHO CHEESE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.