ALICE'S BAR B QUE.
65 E 43RD ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 19 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
APR 12020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES.MUST REPLENISH SUPPLIES WHEN USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS ON AND RUNNING; REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA BROKEN/DAMAGED. ALSO, THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE OFFICE ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED AND RUSTY FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP.
NOV 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED SOME LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS ON AND RUNNING; REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK STORED.
OBSERVED SOME AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR AND SOME HOLES IN THE WALL; SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE PROPER WALL COVING ALONG WALL BASE WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAR 152018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Observed coleslaw without proper label on packages. Instructed to label with prep date on each container. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be labeled with prep date; dry storage foods must be labeled with name.
Observed excessive dirt build up on floors under front counter, and on floor in front of prep area near window. Must detail clean and sanitize all floors. Must maintain same.
Observed no light inside 3 door cooler in rear by office door. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
Must install backflow prevention device on utility sink in rear of facility. Must maintain same. Observed hole in pipe in office restroom. Must seal to prevent pest entry.
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JAN 292018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed heavy debris in bottom of 3 door cooler in rear near office door. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed large crack/gap from floor to ceiling, between wall and doorway threshold (next to dry storage, just inside kitchen entry door from customer area). Must seal gap to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
Observed no light inside 3 door cooler in rear by office door. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
SEP 222017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES AND FAN GUARDS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REPAIR TORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR.
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
AUG 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO AND THREE DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED DRIED BLOOD ON SHELF INSIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER; CLEAN TO REMOVE BLOOD.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE ROOM IN REAR OR KITCHEN.
SEP 102015FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES,FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPAER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND OPEN DRUMS OF GREASE STORED ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER, TRASH AND WOOD LOGS PILED UP AT RESTAURNT BACK YARD, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCARD ALL GREASE PROEPRLY AND CLEAN BAKYARD AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK FOR PROEPR UTENSILS DRYING.
GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO 3-COMP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REMVOE.
NOV 52014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR REAR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SMOKER AND BEHIND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
CLEAN WALL FAN ABOVE REAR DOOR AND IN FRONT NEAR PIT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
JAN 222014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, STORAGE, REFRIGERATION UNITS, ETC AND MAINTAIN.
SOME AREAS OF WALLS AND CEILING VENTS DUSTY; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE BBQ PIT FULL OF SOOT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REGULARLY TO AVOID FIRES AND ABSORB SMOKE. VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE FRYER AND GRILL DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WORKING PROPERLY; RECOMMENDED TO HAVE SYSTEM CHECKED.
FEB 282013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAL ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e.COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINBTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND SMOKE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 212013FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 48.9 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
FOUND 50LBS OF COOKED RIBS AND 4 LBS OF COOKED HOT LINKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 64 DEGRESS - 71 DEGREES. BEING STORED IN REACH IN COOLER IN A CLOSED RUBBERMAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER COOLING FOR STORAGE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 54 LBS $150.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. CONTAINERS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE. OUTSIDE YARD AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA.
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINBTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND SMOKE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 92012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THIER ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MAY NOT STORE FOOD IN GARBAGE BAGS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES & SINKS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER & BEHIND ALL COOLERS,ALONG COOK LINE & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS,FINGER PRINTS & OTHER DEBRIS.
PREMISES FILLED WITH EXCESSIVE SMOKE. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE/STORAGE AREA & ALL OTHER STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MAY 112010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAL ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e.COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS PREP TABLES AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, CEILING THROUGHOUT STORE, HEAVY WITH SOOT FROM THE COOKING OF RIBS. REPAIR ALL WEAK SPOTS IN CEILING.
REPAIR PIPES IN BATHROOM.
MAR 192010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e. COOLERS PREP TABLES,SHELVES etc.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER ALL EQUIPTMENT ALONG WALLS-IN COOLERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MAKE ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH-TIGHT FITTING WITH NO CRACKS-HOLES-CREVICES ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT LOBBY & BUCKLING CEILING IN REAR. MAKE EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE WORKING ELECTRIC VENTILATION IN REAR TOILET.PROVIDE A MOP SINK CONNECTED UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH HOT AN COLD RUNNING WATER.
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. CLUTTER IN OFFICE & STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO OFFICE-ORGANIZE-REMOVE ALL UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPTMENT i.e.CAR TIRES
JAN 82010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e. COOLERS PREP TABLES,SHELVES etc.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER ALL EQUIPTMENT ALONG WALLS-IN COOLERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MAKE ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH-TIGHT FITTING WITH NO CRACKS-HOLES-CREVICES ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT LOBBY & BUCKLING CEILING IN REAR. MAKE EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE WORKING ELECTRIC VENTILATION IN REAR TOILET.PROVIDE A MOP SINK CONNECTED UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH HOT AN COLD RUNNING WATER.
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. CLUTTER IN OFFICE & STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO OFFICE-ORGANIZE-REMOVE ALL UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPTMENT i.e.CAR TIRES.
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