ALONTI DELI.
401 S LA SALLE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 21 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 272018FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILINGS THRU OUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF MULTIPLE INSECT TRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. FOUND AN ADDITIONAL 20 IN THE REAR CATERING FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 15 IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 18-FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING BY THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 20 IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOUND THE FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY/STORAGE. INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE BUFFET STATION IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS THAT COVERS THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE STATION. . MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
SEE VIOLATION #14.
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THEM. -MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS USED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH BURNED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REGROUT MAINTAIN FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
JUN 272017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HOT WATER PER THE CITY CODE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND THE FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY/STORAGE. INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE BUFFET STATION IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS THAT COVERS THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE STATION. -ALSO, FOUND FLY STRIPS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING BY THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 20 IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THEM. -MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS USED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. --MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH BURNED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REGROUT MAINTAIN FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
THE AUTO PUMP BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY CAUSING THE WATER TO ACCUMILATE AND RUN OUT OF THE CONTAINER TO CATCH IT UNTO THE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 112016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WALLS AROUND ICE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
AUG 42016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 80 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTARED AROUND ICE MAKER AND DINING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREAS, DISH MACHINE AND ICE MAKERS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO MISSING GROUT AT KITHEN TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
WALLS AROUND ICE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 52016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND FRONT SERVICE LINE AND SALAD BAR WITH A SHORT SNEEZE GUARD THAT DOES NOT MEET HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER ONE, SPECS FOR SNEEZE GUARD GIVEN TO MANAGER. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STEPPING ON FRONT PREP TABLE WITH HIS SOILED SHOES. NO ONE SANITIZE COUNTER TOP AFTER INCIDENT, INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW SUCH PRACTICE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUD 7-38-005(A).
DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.
AUG 312015PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 122015PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 3 DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER ON THE FRONT PREP LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, CHEESE AND HUMMUS) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ( 10LBS OF HAM RANGING FROM 57.5-60.1F, 4LBS OF TURKEY AT 60.6F, 9LBS OF CHEESE RANGING FROM 57.5F-63.5F, 1LB OF COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 53.8F AND 2LBS OF HUMMUS AT 62.5F) INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 26LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $85. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 2 DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE CATERING PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP, CHICKEN AND LASAGNA) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUP, MEAT LASAGNA AND COOKED VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 51.6F-53.7F STORED INSIDE OF A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE CATERING PREP AREA AND A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT BOTH ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR LOWER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE BEVERAGE STATION CABINET WET AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE BEVERAGE STATION CABINET.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DEEP DARK GRROVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NEW CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORING AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE CATERING PREP AREA AND THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
JAN 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP: SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN FRONT LINE SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST FROM TOASTER OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 192013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
SEP 132012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
POUND POTS,PANS, CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED.
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
JUL 62011FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY BY REINSPECTION DATE (07/13/11).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT DUMPSTER ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DUMPSTER ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER ROOM.
NOV 82010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Correct By: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND COFFEE MACHINE AT REAR COFFEE STATION WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DERVICE AT WATERLINE.(CHECK VALVE)
NOV 12010FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 ON WALLS BY DISHMACHINE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS BY DISHMACHINE.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN BY DISHMACHINE AREA, SESAME OIL STORAGE, AND DRY STORAGE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS/THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS/REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
FOUND COFFEE MACHINE AT REAR COFFEE STATION WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DERVICE AT WATERLINE.(CHECK VALVE)
FOUND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS BY DISHMACHINE.(SCREWS, PENS,ETC.)
APR 202010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found 17 panini sandwiches made of ham, chicken and turkey stored on countertop at room temperature. Chicken sandwich at 75.3F, ham sandwich at 69.3F, and turkey sandwich at 74.2F. Critical violation. Citation issued. Instructed management to dispose of sandwiches. (approximately 8 pounds $80.00)
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at preparation areas/rear storage areas.
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. Found clutter in rear storage areas and temporary garbage areas.(boxes/eqipment etc.)
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