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SUPERMERCADO CHAPALA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SUPERMERCADO CHAPALA 7117 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60626 Grocery Store
March 21, 2017 Canvass License #32236
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PAPER AND CARDBORD LINERS AT REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLERS AND DELI COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE SMOOTH/NONPOURUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE MATERIALS.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GRIME ON SHELVING UNDER STEAM TALE LOCATED AT THE FRONT HOT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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: FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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: NOTED MISSING TILES AT BASE OF STAIR MISSING AND CRACKED TILES FROM REAR KITCHEN LEADING TO FRONT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED PEELING PAINT AT NORTH EAST CORNER OF CEILING AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MISSING TILES AT BASE OF STAIR MISSING AND CRACKED TILES FROM REAR KITCHEN LEADING TO FRONT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED PEELING PAINT AT NORTH EAST CORNER OF CEILING AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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.

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