Adalina
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Adalina, the earliest from 2021. The most recent report on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.
Adalina scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (OYSTERS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $98.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Aug 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NEAR THE LARGE TEMP GAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING AT THE ICE MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO SEE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Sep 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @134.6F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE AND REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURES AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH WASH AND RINSE TEMPERATURE GUAGES IN DISREPAIR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIFFERENT SPECIES OF SHELLSTOCK COMINGLING IN WALK IN COOLER STORED IN SAME ICE BIN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED MULTIPLE SHELL TAGS INSIDE BIN WITH SHELLSTOCK (OYSTERS) AND ICE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT COMINGLE SHELLSTOCK WITH BATCHES THAT HAVE DIFFERENT CERTIFICATION NUMBERS, HARVEST DATES, OR GROWING AREAS AND MAINTAIN TAGS ATTACHED FOR IDENTIFICATION. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID SHELLSTOCK VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON SITE) BEEF SHORT RIBS, LOBSTER TAILS, DESSERT FILLINGS, PASTA SAUCES,CHICKEN, OCTOPUS, ETC) ON SITE WITHOUT HACCAP/ VARIANCE APPROVAL FROM CDPH AND REQUIREMENTS OF CODE. PER PERSON IN CHARGE ALL ROP TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE ONLY HELD ON SITE FOR 24 HOURS. INSPECTOR NOTED VARIOUS TCS FOOD WITHOUT ANY LABLES FOR VERIFICATION OR PROOF OF SAID PROCEDURE. ALL SAID ITEMS STORED WITHOUT ANY LABELS INSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THIS TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING DAIRY PRODUCTS (ICECREAM, MILK, HOUSE MADE SAUCES WITH PASTA, OYSTERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLE WARE NOT COVERED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 8, 2021
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BETWEEN GRILL AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS MISSING COVERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS INSIDE THE FIRST TWO RESTROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE ALL UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Adalina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Adalina on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Adalina?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Adalina.
Has Adalina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Adalina have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Adalina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Adalina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Adalina is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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