ALCOIRIS INC.
4007 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 142022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; LOG BOOK DOES NOT HAVE ANY RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH UPDATED RECEIPTS (MINIMUM 2X YEAR) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND THE HOT WATER HANDLE (RIGHT FAUCET) ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN - FACILITY CURRENTLY USES A WRENCH TO TURN ON FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND CLEAN. FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE BEER COOLERS LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE TV. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
FOUND BASE COVING PEELING OFF THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE POOL TABLE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REATTACH BASE COVING TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
MAY 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE.
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHILED COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT. #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF THIS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NOV 52019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF THIS TRAINING.
OCT 282019FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE STEAM TABLE AND OVEN WITH EXCESS GREASE.
REPLACE THE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND OVEN.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF THIS TRAINING.
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JUN 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
Observed no inspection summary report posted at time of inspection. Facility corrected during inspection by posting the new inspection summary report visible to all customers. Serious violation# 7-42-010(B)
Observed bulk food and ready to eat foods not in original container and without labeling in the rear prep coolers and dry storage areas. Must provide. Observed food stored in grocery bags in the rear prep cooler. Must store foods only in food grade containers.
Observed the door missing for the basement/employee toilet room/ wood storage area. Must provide. Observed cardboard being used as self liner. Must remove.
Observed flooring along wall by front windows in poor repair. Observed peeling coving by serving line in dining area. Observed broken floor tiles in rear prep area. Must repair and maintain. Observed wood plank on floor being used as door barrier must remove.
Observed lighting missing in basement area. Must provide.
Observed utility sink with no back flow device. Must provide.
Observed broken and unused equipment throughout premise. Observed construction equipment stored in prep and dry storage area. Must remove.
SEP 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING USED IN BEER COOLER, IN FRONT OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND TO ENSURE THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN FRONT OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 202016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/ CLEAN FRONT BOX FREEZER.
MAY 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST /CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.
DEC 162015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SOME POTS AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND SOME CLUTTER AT MAIN KITCHEN THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD BOXES, OLD BULBS, ETC.)
SEP 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED/BURNT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 112015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. HOT WATER TANK IS NOT WORKING. 7-38-030.
FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED/BURNT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 102014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS AT MOTOR OF UNUSED COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON LOWER SHELVING UNIT BEHIND UNUSED COOLER,ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER OF BOTH COOLERS.ALSO FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND AT TOP SHELF OF STOVE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF OVEN,DUST BUILD UP AT WINDOW SILLS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOORTILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR TRIM NEAR FREEZER IN BAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILES AT FRONT WINDOW AND BOTH TOILET ROOMS,GAPS IN WALL TILE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN BAR AREA WHERE LEMONS AND LIMES ARE CUT AND SERVED IN DRINKS AND CASHIER HANDLING MONEY.
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES AND OTHER ARTICLES IN BETWEEN WALLS AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
JAN 42013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE RECEIPTS OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE POST AND AVAILABLE, AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
MUST CLEAN TOP OF STOVE AREA REAR KITCHEN AREA
MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND STOVE AREA, REMOVE ALL DUST PARTICLES
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOMS
SEP 132011FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO 2 OTHER COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO WATER DRAINS PROPERLY AND COMPLETELY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 491483 ISSUED DATE 01-28-2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #34 - NOTED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND SOME IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.-----MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN KITCHEN AND IN REAR AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.
NOTED KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY, NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE KNIFE RACKS.--------MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD (STAINED WITH DEEP SEAMS) IN THE KITCHEN.---------MUST REMOVE RUST AROUND CONDENSER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER 3 DOOR.
SHELVES, CABINETS, DRAWERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.------INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR DINING AREA.--------MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES/OPENING WALLS AROUND PIPES/URINALS INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FAUCET THREADS AT ALL SINKS.-------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BAGS OF CHARCOAL IN REAR STORAGE/KITCHEN, REMOVE GRILL FROM OUTSIDE PARKING LOT AREA, AND MUST CUT WEEDS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING). REMOVE PET CARRIER AND ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY FOR RESTAURANT.
JAN 282011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND SOME IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.---------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN KITCHEN AND IN REAR AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.
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