Did Alex Food Market pass its last health inspection?

Alex Food Market at 3925 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Dec 18, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".

What violations were cited at Alex Food Market?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON BASE OF STORAGE TABLE IN REAR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTACT PAPER ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES

What does "Risk 3 (Low)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Alex Food Market

3925 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60651 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 18, 2023

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 18, 2023

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON BASE OF STORAGE TABLE IN REAR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTACT PAPER ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED RUST AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON BASKETS OF TWO DOOR SMALL FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND BLACK SUBSTANCE, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN RETAIL AND CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS IN RETAIL AREA. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TWO DOOR COKE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON SHELVES OF COLD BEVERAGE CENTER THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN RETAIL ON EASTSIDE IN FRONT OF SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR ALONG BASE OF WALL ENTERING CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD TO LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR STORAGE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED EASTSIDE UPPER WALLS IN WASHROOM, ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CASHIER ENCLOSURE ON NORTHEAST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED WALLS BEHIND BLACK SHELVING IN FRONT OF COLD HOILDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COBWEBS IN REAR STORAGE ON WALL AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COBWEBS FROM REAR STORAGE CEILING AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COBWEBS IN WASHROOM ON WALL AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COBWEBS FROM WASHROOM CEILING AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTLES UNDERNEATH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SMALL LIPTON COOLER, THREE BROWN DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT, BUNN COFFEE MAKER AND NACHO CHEESE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 18, 2023	License	Pass	Risk 3 (Low)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Alex Food Market — questions

Did Alex Food Market pass its last health inspection?: Alex Food Market at 3925 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Dec 18, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Alex Food Market?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON BASE OF STORAGE TABLE IN REAR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTACT PAPER ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES
What does "Risk 3 (Low)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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