PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SUPERMERCADO ALEX Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
October 30, 2023
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License #1772307
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMRPOPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE: LARGE BOX OF TRIPE AT IMRPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.9F IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $80 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY.
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 #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MALE EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MALE EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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