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ALEX SUPER DELI

3055 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Grocery Store

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • SOME VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AT BOTH WASHROOMS.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND TCS FOOD (CHEESE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 48.6 F AND 49.0 F INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. HOWEVER SAID DELI DISPLAY COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVER ABOVE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN THE GENERAL SHOPPING AREA: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SMOKED TURKEY, PORK, BUCKET OF CABBAGE, BUCKET OF PICKLES, AND UNCOVERED BREAD OUT IN THE SHOPPING AREA WITH NO PROTECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT UNCOVERED FOOD CANNOT BE EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION IN THE GENERAL SHOPPING AREA; MUST STORE FOOD BEHIND GLASS WITH A SNEEZE GUARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEED WASHROOM TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABLELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED DEAD INSECT INSIDE SOME CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT BASEMENT PREP AERA. MUST CLEAN SAID LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HAND WASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT REAR MEAT PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS AT SHOPPING AISLES. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER SO AS TO BE ABLE TO ENTER INTO THE FREEZER. FOUND ABOVE FREEZER OVERSTOCKED AND COULD NOT GAIN ENTRY INTO WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE STOVES IN THE BASEMENT AREA SO AS TO HAVE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DELI AREA 1ST FLOOR. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND OTHER EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.FOUND 6 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FRONT (3) DISPLAY COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, READING BETWEEN 53-60'F, COOLERS TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLERS IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, MUST FAX LETTER ALONG WITH RECEIPTS ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOOD ITEMS (HOME MADE SOUPS, SALADS, CREME JELLO MOLDS, EGGS, AND MILK, STORED IN (3) DISPLAY COOLERS FRONT OF STORE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, READING 50-'F, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE AT COST OF ABOUT $1,000.00, AND APPROX., 200 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CHIPPING SURFACES ON SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND LEAKING CONDENSATION WATER OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNUSED EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES,
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOOD ITEMS (GROUND POLK, POTATOES, PORK CHOPS, VEGETABLES, BEETS, BEEF TRIPLES, TONGUES, CHICKEN MEAT BALLS CHICKEN IN GRAVY HUNTERS STEW, AND BEEF IN GRAVY) ON STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, READING 68'-100'F, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE AT COST OF ABOUT $560.00, AND APPROX., 50 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, ON ANY PRODUCT OFFERED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY CASE,
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE CRACKED SLIDING DOOR AT MEAT DISPLAY CASE, AND RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES FIRST FLOOR FOOD AREA,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND UTILITY CLOSET, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT,COMPANY'S NAME,ADDRESS,LIST OF INGREDIENTS, LIST OF ANY ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS,ARTIFICIAL COLOR OR PRESERVATIVES,OF ALL BREAD,CAKE, FROZEN TRIPE PACKAGED FOR SALE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE AND DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT,(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED). MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF ALL WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR MISSING BASEBOARD INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S LOCKER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND THRU-OUT THE STORE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT,( WITH DUST BUILD-UP). MISSING COVER OF THE FAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE RAW MEAT, SAUSAGE AND CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE AREA CLOSE TO THE OFFICE AND OPEN REACH IN COOLER FOR THE CAKE AND SALAD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS AND CHANGED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FAUCET TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • FOUND NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON THE ENTRANCE DOORS AND INSIDE THE STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ESTABLISHMENT WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED SHALL HAVE POSTED A NO SMOKING SIGN ON EVERY ENTRANCE AND INSIDE THE STORE. CITATION ISSUED CLEAN IN DOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(B).
  11. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. License

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Deli meat loaves not dated in meat display case. Instructed to date all deli meats within 5 days of use after opening sealed packages. Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Raw wood storage shelves in outside walk-in cooler. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Can opener attached to prep table and fan covers in walk-in units not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor outside basement walk-in freezer, under display shelves and front storage room not maintained. Instructed to seal floor in storage room and repair broken basement tile walk-in freezer and detail clean floor under all equipment.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls not maintianed in front storage room. Instructed to seal opens and holes in walls. Wall behind meat display case not maintained. Instructed to replace broken and missing wall tile.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Front storage room not provided with light. Instructed to install light fixture inside storage room. Light bulbs under produce display cases and walk-in freezer in basement not shielded. Instructed to install shields and end caps or shatter-proof bulbs.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Grease trap attached to 2-compartment sink first floor not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace gasket to prevent leak from lid. Faucet and drainline at 3-compartment sink in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair leak at bottom drainline and replace washer to prevent leak at neck of faucet.