MAR 4
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ALPANA.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
831 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 4, 2025 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND POSSIBLE FROZEN SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AT THE ALTO SHAM COOKING EQUIPMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING FROM THE TOP PORTION AND SIDES EXPOSING INSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND TOP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY AT OPEN WALL AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
JAN 292025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND POSSIBLE FROZEN SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AT THE ALTO SHAM COOKING EQUIPMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING FROM THE TOP PORTION AND SIDES EXPOSING INSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND TOP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY AT OPEN WALL AREA.
JAN 42024FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2024
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:30PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:30PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH NO ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED AND COOKED TO ORDER, SUCH AS STEAK TARTARE, HAMACHI CRUD0, FISH, VENISON, AND HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WHICH ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED AND COOKED TO ORDER, SUCH AS STEAK TARTARE, HAMACHI CRUD0, FISH, VENISON, AND HAMBURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED DUST ON FLATWARE ON RACK NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTENSILS STORED ON DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2570133 DATED 01/24/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
JAN 242023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY SEASONING CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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SEP 162021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
BAR HANDWASHING SINK MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 8 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT/DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS HAVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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