PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SUPERMERCADO ALEX Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
December 1, 2021
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License #1772307
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN DISPLAY CASE: DELI HAM (50.9F), CHEESE (51.0F). SALSA (50.2), SOUR CREAN 50.1F, PORK (50.2F). ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 50LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN DISPLAY CASE: DELI HAM (50.9F), CHEESE (51.0F). SALSA (50.2), SOUR CREAN 50.1F, PORK (50.2F). ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 50LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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