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Acapulco Alegre

5306-5308 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2014
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Acapulco Alegre stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 11, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Acapulco Alegre's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 11, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN FRONT PREP AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1326555 DATED: 03-26-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #32 - MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BUGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST USE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS. #33 - MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT 06/26/2013 #34 - MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #36 - MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELD IN STORAGE AREA. #37 - MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR.
29
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT SIDE) AND DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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82
Mar 26, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BUGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST USE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELD IN STORAGE AREA
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
40
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING INTO FOOD PREP AREA
44
64
Jul 10, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, PREMISES OPEN FOR BUSINESS, AT THIS TIME, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/CLEAN STAINED CUTTING IN PREP AREA
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SELF-CLOSING DEVICE NEEDED AT BATHROOM DOOR
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA
38
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED CUSTOMERS FROM COMING THROUGH FOOD PREP AREA, FROM BACK DOOR
44
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Acapulco Alegre last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Acapulco Alegre on file is from Sep 11, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Acapulco Alegre?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Acapulco Alegre.

Has Acapulco Alegre's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Acapulco Alegre have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Acapulco Alegre means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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