FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
SUPERMERCADO ALEX Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
August 22, 2016
Canvass
License #1772307
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1575468 DATE 09-14-2015 (41)OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD TOOLS, PIPES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT) IN A UNUSED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COUNTER OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS,INSTRUCTEDD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COUNTER OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS,INSTRUCTEDD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection