DEC 17
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ALICE'S BAR B QUE.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
65 E 43RD ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 17, 2025 · passed
9 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
9 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 102025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISE IS THE FOLLOWING AREAS.. IN EMPLOYEE /STORAGE ROOM IN CORNER BEHIND DOOR, UNDER WOODEN SCATTERED ON FLOOR, BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLERS/ FREEZERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING VENTILLATION/HEATING SYSTEM AND STORAGE RACKS CONTAINING LOAVES OF BREAD, AND IN OFFICE SURROUNDING DESK AND CAMERA SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SMALL GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILETROOM WITHOUT COVERING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RECEPTACLE AREA OUTSIDE WITH BUCKETS AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED BEHIND GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING MISSING WITH SLIGHT LEAK IN OFFICE SPACE AS WELL AS WATER STAINED /DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLING UNITS/CHARCOAL IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAR 262025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 26
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
FEB 202025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 20
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK SEEMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR DUST.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH ALL PALLETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
DEC 112024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED A FEW COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR REACH IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN LID MISSING IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE LID.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVERS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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FEB 272024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 27
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
JUN 142023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHMENT AT THREEE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMP SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES IN THE WALL IN THE STORAGE/EMPLOYEE AREA; SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
MAR 152022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DARK GROVES IN THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST.
AUG 172021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 17
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →