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SUPERMERCADO CHAPALA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SUPERMERCADO CHAPALA 7117 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60626 Grocery Store
January 24, 2013 Canvass License #32236
6
Total Violations
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER AND FOOD/RUST BUILD UP ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND PAINT RUSTED SHELF.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR/ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND STAND UP COOLERS AT SHOPPING AISLE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG WALL AT FLOORBASE IN HOT LINE KITCHEN AREA UNDER PREP TABLE. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections