Supermercado Alex

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors and walls inside the walk in cooler to remove spills and debris.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in the walk-in cooler instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Male employee with long beard in rear prep area. Instd to wear effective beard restraint.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build of food debris on cooler unit doors in butcher case. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors throughout facility, underneath shelving, in corners and underneath equipment. Observed excessive build up of grime on floor of walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in walk in cooler and in basement dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to organize and store all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease on filters in rear prep area ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain at all times.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Deli cooler display case unable to maintain proper temperature, internal ambient temperature of 51.0f. Unit tagged and instd not to use until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority .

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken gasket on 2 door refrigeration unit located in grocery sales area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive items (crates, garden materials, unused equipment) stored near back door leading to outside receptacle. Instructed to remove and maintain premise free of unnecessary items and clutter to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulb in rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain adequate lighting in said area.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in meat/ prep area stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards at all times.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed repackaged (chips,chicharron,dried beef)not properly labeled.observed foods not in original containers.must label when not in original pacakge.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash gaurd at 3- compartment sink next to prep table and cutting board.must provide and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed worn door gaskets on walk in cooler door.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris in walk in cooler on shelving units,compressor unit,fanguards,grill table.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles ,walls and ceiling in poor repair in side storage area ,damaged flooring at entry to walk in cooler.must repair and maintain.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls at entry way of front door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor in walk in cooler.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing end caps on light shields in front prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cardboard chip racks in need of replacing. Worn, torn grease stained. Replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in rear prep kitchen in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in basement. Clean floors on sales floor under chip racks, in corners and behind reach in coolers. Clean floors in prep areas. Correct and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wall and ceiling in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of meat counter of food debris on shelves and between runners of doors,instructedd to clean and maintain equioment

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter inside the basement area,to prevent rodent harborage

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of meat counter of food debris on shelves and between runners of doors,instructedd to clean and maintain equioment

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter inside the basement area,to prevent rodent harborage

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged pork skins for sale without proper label located by the meat deli area. Instructed to provide proper labels containing business name, address and ingredients and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards being stored behind the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to store all utensils properly and in a designated area to prevent contamination.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: 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. Observed stock (gallons of water, soda stock, and bottled waters)stored on the ground. Instructed to elevate all stock at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting board stained. Instd to remove stains or replace cutting board.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard inbetween exposed handsink and 3-compartment sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The wooden bar above the butcher counter is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the wooden bar and let it air dry.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The floor of the walk in cooler is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the floor from corner to corner.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: The wiping cloths need to be washed daily and stored in sanitizer in between use.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL BOXED BAKED GOODS AND SALSA WITH NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, BASIC INGREDIENTS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Paint rusty floor in walk-in cooler.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE HOLES OBSERVED.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Organize basement and remove unnecessary clutter.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL PACKAGED DRY FOOD & LARD FOR SALE,BAKED GOODS.LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SIGN ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PARTS OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN POP DISPLAY,MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL BASES BEHIND POP COOLERS,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT FRONT DOOR,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER & MISSING AT FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN TOILET ROOM

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL FREEZERS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA & REAR EXIT DOOR DOOR SWEEP WORN & DOOR RUSTED OUT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/7/11.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL PACKAGED DRY FOOD & LARD FOR SALE,BAKED GOODS.LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SIGN ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PARTS OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN POP DISPLAY,MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL BASES BEHIND POP COOLERS,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT FRONT DOOR,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER & MISSING AT FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN TOILET ROOM.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL FREEZERS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY WALK IN COOLER FLOOR, REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT AND CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS WHERE NEEDED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out premises, including basement and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.