SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE ALLEGRO ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL.

YOUR CALL. 65/100

171 W RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 27, 2025 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 27
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. OBSERVED WATERING LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPES OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM REAR STAINLESS STEEL LEDGE TO THE RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVED LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS IN SAID AREAS NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND BAR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 19
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITHOUT ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING THEM AS ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS IDENTIFIED WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NON WORKING WASH GAUGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR .INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. CORRECTED ON SITE WASH GAUGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPLACED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED GAUGE WORKING PROPERLY AFTER REPAIR OBSERVED WASH TEMPERATURE OF 130F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. OBSERVED WATERING LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPES OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM REAR STAINLESS STEEL LEDGE TO THE RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVED LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS IN SAID AREAS NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND BAR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD, GARBAGE BAG AND DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

APR 2
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OSERVED DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 16
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry. Using cloth towels to place wet utensils to dry, no cloth towels are allowed in drying utensils.

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

Clean utensils rack too close to 3-comp sink soiled utensils side at main kitchen, instructed to install a barrier. clean utensils rack too close to mop sink in basement area, instructed to install a barrier or relocate away from mop sink.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Chipped wall paint behind clean utensils rack at main kitchen, instructed to install a durable smooth surface.

APR 18
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN LOBBY BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO COFFEE POTS IN MAIN KITCHEN, ICE MACHINE AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN 3RD FLOOR COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF 3 WASHBOWL SINKS IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES HOLDING EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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