Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS on .
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2584437
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th ST
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Pass
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Canvass Re-Inspection
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3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579937
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th ST
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579602
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET, AS WELL AS HOSES FROM AC UNIT DRAINING INTO BASIN. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES, HOSE AS WELL AS DRAINING HOSES NOT ALLOWED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN MIDDLE PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, DICARD ALL ICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560339
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th ST
Recorded violations
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED ON SHELVING IN BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE, BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS ACCUMULATED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, GREASE SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT HAVE DEBRIS, AND DUST ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLRGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534290
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th 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 PREP COOLER: HAM 50.1F, PORK 53.4F. SHREDDED CHEESE 52.1F, SLICED CHEESE 50.2F. ALL SAID FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS, $50 VALUE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP COOLER BEING USED IS IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CRACKED PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR BREAD. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR AS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF TRAINING ON SITE
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLRGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463228
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL & HOSES IN ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST SEAL LOWER GAP ON FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO SUFFICIENT HOT WATER ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND SINKS AND 110F AT THE 3-COMP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. - COS
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WHITE MOP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282655
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th ST
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, OVEN, ETC.) BEING STORED IN THE REAR AREA OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200305
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER (POP & SALSA),INTERIOR LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOOD CERTIFICATION. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184888
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.,UST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN STAFF TOILETROOM.SOAP AND TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS.CUPED COOKED BEANS 80.4F-81.3F,3LBS OF BAGGED COOKED RICE 76.5F-78.8F,5LBS. TORTA BREAD WITH BEANS SPREAD 78.1F-78.9F,2 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK 56.5F-57.2F,2LBS.RED SALSA 66.9F,2LBS. GREEN SALSA 66.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.22.63LBS.$25.50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 62.1F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSIL WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER (POP & SALSA),INTERIOR LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,REACH IN FREEZERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS,MICROWAVE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LID AND GROUND.HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOOD CERTIFICATION .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144829
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 53.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 8LBS.CHICKEN FLAUTAS 48.8F-51.0F,4-3/4LB INDIVIDUAL CUPS OF COOKED BEANS 66.1F-67.0F ON A TRAY AT GRILL,15LBS. SLICED BREAD WITH (BEANS,SHREEDED LETTUCE AND SLICED TOMATOES)ON 2-TRAYS ON TOP SHELF ,4.5LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 52.2F-57.4F ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER,9LBS. SLICED COOKED PORK 51.7F-51.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 37LBS.$83.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUT CUT ONIONS AND CILANTRO ON TOP OF TACOS WITH BARE HANDS.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT AND REAR 3- DOOR COOLERS,CRACKED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,LOOSE INTERIOR TOPSIDE PANEL ON REAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,COOLERS,FREEZER,ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINET.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF TOILET ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN BOTH REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES .MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREAS,MISSING & CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059862
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REAR PREP COOLER AT 46.2 AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. COOLER IS NOT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DELI HAM 45.6 DEGREES 5 LBS $10.00 RAW STEAK 49.3 DEGREES 8 LBS $32.00 COOKED PORK 46.2 DEGREES 12 LBS $24.00 DELI TURKEY 45.8 DEGREES 3 LBS $6.00 ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 28 LBS $74.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP HAND SINK AND NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGER QUICKLY CORRECTED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT FOUND 2 BUCKETS OF SALSA ON COUNTER UNATTENDED, EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO AREA TO BEGIN PACKAGING SALSA WITH BARE HANDS. SHE WOULD DIP A SMALL CONTAINER INTO LARGE BUCKET TO SCOOP OUT AN AMOUNT TO PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT SALSA FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND NOT TO PUT A BARE HAND INTO SALSA BUCKET. SALSA WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND RUBBER GASKETS, ALL SINKS, MEAT SLICER AND MEAT TENDERIZOR MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FOOD AND TRASH DEBRIS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS, BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN DISH AREA WITH SPLATTER AND BUILD UP MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938197
Location recorded for this inspection · ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS · 3117 W 26th ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED ON REPORT# 1937917 DATED 6-30-16 NOT CORRECTED: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT STILL NOT MET. MUST CERTIFY ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING MINOR VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY LID ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
44
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRANCES TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA INDICATING ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONELL ALLOWED.
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.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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