SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ALONTI CATERING KITCHEN.

YOUR CALL. 71/100

401 S LA SALLE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 18, 2025 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

APR 30
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Observed no label on container bulk food (flour). instructed to label all containers with proper name.

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

Observed no barrier between mop sink and the clean utensils rack. instructed to install to prevent possible contamination from mop waste water.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed employees personal items stored in prep kitchen. Instructed to keep personal items in designated area only.

JAN 17
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR (VAN BUREN SIDE) AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON VARIOUS GARBAGE CANS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AROUND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE DISH WASHING AREA (BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB) AND BY THE REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

JAN 9
2023
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND PIPES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR (VAN BUREN SIDE) AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON VARIOUS GARBAGE CANS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AROUND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE DISH WASHING AREA (BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB) AND BY THE REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

SEP 21
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING NEAR REAR DOOR AND FLOOR BRIDGING TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR TILES.

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SEP 2
2022
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO COVERED DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE OR ON SITE. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING NEAR REAR DOOR AND FLOOR BRIDGING TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR TILES.

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