Alice'S Restaurant
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2015-03-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2015-02-26 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND ABOUT 10 MICE DROPPINGS AND 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY REAR KITCHEN/COOKING AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES AT REAR DISWASHING AREAS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2014-03-13 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF DINING ROOM SERVING COUNTER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING FANS, VENT COVERS, AND GRILL CANOPY HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND DEGREASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXHAST VENTS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
2013-09-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACHIN COOLERS AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLERS, PREP , GRILL TABLES, DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS,HOOD,OVENS,SHELING UNITS,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS,STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,UNSED BAR AREA SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, UNDER, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES 1ST AND BASEMENT. REPLACE THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER THE METAL IS COMMING UP IN SPOTS AND A LOTS OF RUST THROUGHOUT FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL VENTS (HOLES) IN WALL IN BASEMENT,SEAL LOOSE OUTLET TO THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT, STORAGE AREA AND SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
2013-08-22 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BY THE WATER HEATER AND 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STOREROOM. ROSE PEST CONTROL TECH CAME HERE AND SERVICED THIS ESTABLISHMENT JULY/16/2013. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN UP THE AREA...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVIED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012 MEAT LOAF 152.4F STEAM TABLE, MAC & CHEESE 154.8F HOT HOLDING.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DAMAGED COUNTER TOPS ON KITCHEN PREP TABLES. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACHIN COOLERS AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLERS, PREP , GRILL TABLES, DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS,HOOD,OVENS,SHELING UNITS,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS,STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,UNSED BAR AREA SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, UNDER, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES 1ST AND BASEMENT. REPLACE THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER THE METAL IS COMMING UP IN SPOTS AND A LOTS OF RUST THROUGHOUT FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL VENTS (HOLES) IN WALL IN BASEMENT,SEAL LOOSE OUTLET TO THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT, STORAGE AREA AND SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN COAT ROOM,BOTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.
2013-05-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTINTIALLY FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVIED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DAMAGED COUNTER TOPS ON KITCHEN PREP TABLES. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACHIN COOLERS AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BOTH HOODS, REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS, OVENS,SHELING UNITS,PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS,S TEAM TABLE, ROLLING CARTS, UNSED BAR AREA SINKS. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT REACHIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP ON THEM LOCATE...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, UNDER, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES 1ST AND BASEMENT. REPLACE THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER THE METAL IS COMMING UP IN SPOTS AND A LOTS OF RUST THROUGHOUT FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL VENTS (HOLES) IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM'S WALLS AND CEILING HAS A LOT OF WATER DAMAGE ON THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR IN COAT ROOM, BOTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE FURNACE ROOM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
2012-02-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN & PREP,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,PREP ,GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS,HOOD,OVENS,SHELING UNITS,PREP...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES & DAMAGED CEILING & WALLSLOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,LOOSE WALL PANELING,WATER DAMAGED DOORS & BASES IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAP...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS & MISSING LIGHT SHI...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES ...
2012-01-26 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK LOCATE OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM FOR STAFF TO WASH HANDS.INS...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERV...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH W...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN & PREP,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA...
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.MUST CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,PREP ,GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS,HOOD,OVENS,SHELING UNITS,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS...
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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES & DAMAGED CEILING & WALLSLOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,LOOSE WALL PANELING,WATER DAMAGED DOORS & BASES IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PA...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS & MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING ...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN COAT...
2011-04-25 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE DAMAGED COUNTER TOPS ON KITCHEN PREP TABLES. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, UNDER, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. NOTED LEAK FROM CEILING NEAR ONE COMP SINK IN REAR, REPAIR SAME. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET SAME SINK. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT SOME WITH FOOD STAINS AND OTHER BEHIND REACH IN COOLER ...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD HEAVY WITH GREASE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE AREA (CUPS,PLATES ETC.).
2010-04-19 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-04-16 Fail License CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT HOLDING TEMP. 40'F AND BELOW PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, CENTRALLY LOCATION FOR SERVICE FOOD HANDLING...
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. MUST SEAL ALL VENTS (HOLES) IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN REAR BATHROOM, BY KITCHEN AREA
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