ALONTI CATERING KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

401 S LA SALLE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

7 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 13

2026

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH ALL WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOR STORING BREAD, ELEVATION, AND STORING CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE STORAGE FOR BREAD AND DISHES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BY DISH WASHING AREA, AROUND ICE MACHINE, UNDER PREP TABLES, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BY COFFEE MACHINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY SO FOOD HANDLERS HAVE BETTER VISIBILITY WHEN CLEANING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS.

NOV 18

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

APR 30

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility 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

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee 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.

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility 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

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee 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.

Critical Pest 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).

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility 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.

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SEP 21

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

SEP 2

2022

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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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