ALEBRIJES CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

3441 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

11 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DISHWASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

FEB 21

2025

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 5

2025

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLLS HANGING ABOVE THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2589316 DATED: 02/07/2024 #47--4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN. #56--4-301.14: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy OBSERVED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TABLE-TOP COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/12/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE(TCS FOODS) PORK,HAM ETC.IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND - OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TABLE-TOP COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2570218 DATED:01/25/2023 #58--2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 25

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT

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JAN 18

2023

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON MENU WITH NO ASTERISK. MENU DOES NOT STATE MEANING OF ASTERISK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE MENU. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT

FEB 14

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PREMISES HAS TWO ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP BAKING/CONVECTION OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (KILOWATT) OVEN SPECIFICATION (OVER 7.5 KW NEEDS VENTILATION).

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FEB 9

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CREAM CHEESE AT 56.8F/57.2F/56.2F, SLICED TURKEY AT 54.7F, CHICKEN AT 57.3F/56.4F, SAUSAGE AT 56.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (IN PREP AREA) WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. COOLING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 90.0F AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING (2) HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT HANDSINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F - 120F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (CORRECTED ON SITE) WATER TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN FIXED, NOW AT 114F.0F) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PREMISES HAS TWO ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP BAKING/CONVECTION OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (KILOWATT) OVEN SPECIFICATION (OVER 7.5 KW NEEDS VENTILATION).

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340

MAR 11

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES BY ITSELF.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE DRYWALL ABOVE THE UTILITY CLOSET.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

APR 8

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY "1/4-1/2" OPENING IN BOTTOM CORNERS OF 2 SIDE FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MAR 10

2020

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW SOME FOOD ITEMS ON MENU HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY "1/4-1/2" OPENING IN BOTTOM CORNERS OF 2 SIDE FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD AS SHELVING UNDER MIXER IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR PROTECTED WOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLOSE OPENING ON COVE BASE BY MOP SINK

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL CORNERS BY MOP SINK AND IN UTILITY ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR COOLER

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