Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SUPERMERCADO ALEX on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633363
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625417
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609046
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584315
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
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.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MALE EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND OBTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566787
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA (VAPOR RUB, VITAMINS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR STORAGE AWAY FROM FOOD.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS ON COOLER UNIT DOORS IN BUTCHER CASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545128
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544918
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
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
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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 .
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456991
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN GROCERY SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291202
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MISSING SUPPLIES ON PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, OPENED DELI MEAT) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT/ PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184400
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP PROCEDURE POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED REPACKAGED (CHIPS,CHICHARRON,DRIED BEEF)NOT PROPERLY LABELED.OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACAKGE.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GAURD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER ON SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT,FANGUARDS,GRILL TABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081579
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARDBOARD CHIP RACKS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, TORN GREASE STAINED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL AND CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953494
Location recorded for this inspection · SUPERMERCADO ALEX · 4134 W 31ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COUNTER OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND BETWEEN RUNNERS OF DOORS,INSTRUCTEDD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60623
280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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