SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ALONTI CATERING.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

3150 W 44TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 21, 2025 · passed

6 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 21
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AFTER USE MOPHEAD IN AN UPRIGHT/MOUNTED POSITION.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

OCT 1
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND STORE CLEAN DISHES IN PROPERLY WASHED AND SANITIZED CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE IN DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

SEP 23
2024
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE CLEAN DISHES IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND STORE CLEAN DISHES IN PROPER WASHED AND SANITIZED CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE IN DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580408 NOT CORRECTED; #47-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #49-OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #49-OBSERVED GREASE AND SOIL ACCUMUALTION ON THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 21
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND SOIL ACCUMUALTION ON THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DISH WASHING AREA, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 5
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO TURN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS NOT CLEAN. DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.

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JUL 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED OR ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

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

RUSTY SURFACE ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

JUN 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE NEAR HANDSINKS. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK AND WASH BOWL SINK IN RESTROOM. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL DRY STORAGE FOODS(BEANS, SEEDS, SUGAR, ETC.) IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT REQUIRED LABEL. MUST LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (HATS, HAIR NETS, ETC.) FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM WITHOUT REQUIRED SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

OCT 19
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, AND STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARD. INADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, BASINS AND AROUND FAUCET HANDLES OF HANDSINKS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

OCT 5
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

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