AUG 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AL-DIAR RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 19/100
939 N ORLEANS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 19, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
STILL NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH 2 BLENDERS CONNECTED AND KNIVES WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED USED TO LINE FOIL PAPER USED FOR LINING OF SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
JUL 302025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH 2 BLENDERS CONNECTED AND KNIVES WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED USED TO LINE FOIL PAPER USED FOR LINING OF SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
JUL 222025FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2025
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH 2 BLENDERS CONNECTED AND KNIVES WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED USED TO LINE FOIL PAPER USED FOR LINING OF SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 49, 55, 56, 58 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2611662 DATED 2/4/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- --49)--4-601.11(C): (C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF UNIT AND INSIDE THE TRACKS OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 49)--4-602.13:OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY. 55)--6-501.114: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF MATERIALS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR BOILER/FURNACE ROOM, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA CASH REGISTER AND THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BACK BY THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS. 55)--6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE EDGE OF THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 56)--6-202.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 42025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF UNIT AND INSIDE THE TRACKS OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF MATERIALS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR BOILER/FURNACE ROOM, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA CASH REGISTER AND THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BACK BY THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE AT THE PIPING AT THE WALL BEHIND THE REACH IN SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES THAT COULD POSSIBLY ALLOW PEST AND OR INSECTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE EDGE OF THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
JUL 222024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE COOKING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST LEFT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 222023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATIONS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
SEP 202023FAILED7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2023
FAILED
7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO VIEW WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATIONS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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