JUL 13
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ALEGRA.
BEAT. 38/100
5406-5408 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 13, 2015 · passed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN AND INSIDE 3 REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT REAR KITCHENA AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN.(SOME CLUTTER) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
APR 142014PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385233 4/7/14 #18 NOT CORRECTED.PREP AREA REAR EXIT DOOR STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED AT THIS TIME.A PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICE FROM ANDERSON 4/11/14 ON SITE.REAR DOOR IS NOW BEING REPAIRED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.SUPERVISOR FROM ANDERSON PEST CONTROL CHRISTOPHER HOLT ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION IS DISPATCHING TECH OUT TO THIS SITE.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM CARRYOUT BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & SINK IN BAR AREA,PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,BUCKET USED FOR GARBAGE CAN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS NEAR SECURITY EQUIPMENT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLES,BAR COOLERS,ALL VENTILATION VENTS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & ALONG WALLBASES IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOORING IN BAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP & BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,SEAL WALLBASES IN DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & WALK IN COOLER ,REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT SAME.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN RESTAURANT AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA & LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP BAR AREA.PROVIDE A EXTENSION LINE FROM COOLER TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
APR 72014FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2014
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,BOXES,SHELVING UNITS,FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA,MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.ALSO BAR ENTRY DOOR & PREP AREA REAR EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN LOGBOOK OR ON RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON 3/14/14.MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN LOGBOOK.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA & DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED LID BROKEN ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE OVER FLOWING ABOVE RIM ,ALSO SEVERAL FULL GARBAGE CANS FROM INSIDE LINED UP IN CORRAL,TRASH,DEBRI,WOOD,FLOORING ON GROUND.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE TRASH & DEBRI,CLEAN & MAINTAIN AREA.LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM CARRYOUT BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & SINK IN BAR AREA,PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,BUCKET USED FOR GARBAGE CAN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS NEAR SECURITY EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLES,BAR COOLERS,ALL VENTILATION VENTS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & ALONG WALLBASES IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOORING IN BAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP & BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,SEAL WALLBASES IN DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & WALK IN COOLER ,REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT SAME.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN RESTAURANT AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA & LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP BAR AREA.PROVIDE A EXTENSION LINE FROM COOLER TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
JAN 282013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY CORRECTED 1/14/2013
JAN 142013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED AND CIGARETTES BUTTS ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA, MUST RESTRICT SMOKING IN RESTAURANT AND BAR AREA, AND POST NO SMOKING SIGNS AT ENTRY AREAS OF BUSINESS, 1ST OFFENSE CITATION ISSUED: 7-32-020
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APR 272011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) WHERE THE WATER FLOWS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA.--------NOTED CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED AND MISSING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SOILED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BAR AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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 STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.--------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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 AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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 STORED ON TOP OF REAR WASHROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN GARAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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