Ala Too Central Asian and Turkish Restaurant

3134 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Ala Too Central Asian and Turkish Restaurant, the earliest from 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 13, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Ala Too Central Asian and Turkish Restaurant is from Aug 13, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ala Too Central Asian and Turkish Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIN FOIL BEING USED AS SURFACE LINERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 5, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPLACE/MAINATIN
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Sep 4, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AT 49.6F AND PREP COOLER AT 58.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPLACE/MAINATIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ala Too Central Asian and Turkish Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ala Too Central Asian and Turkish Restaurant on file is from Aug 13, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ala Too Central Asian and Turkish Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ala Too Central Asian and Turkish Restaurant.

Has Ala Too Central Asian and Turkish Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ala Too Central Asian and Turkish Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ala Too Central Asian and Turkish Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.