Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FLOOR BELOW THE HAND SINK IN THE DEEP FRYER AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE FILTERS OF THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST IN THE MAIN PREPARATION LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP COVERING ALL THE FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXHAUST/VENTILATION SYSTEMS CLEAN AND FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE POP CORN MACHINE TO NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOUR (4) DOOR DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER PRESENT TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. MANAGER PROVIDED ONE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SECOND FROM THE LEFT HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING WHEN IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SINK DRAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Apr 19, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILES, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA AND SERVICE BAR FLOOR DRAINS AND LIQUID SPILLS ON SERVICE BAR FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 28, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A SIGNED POLICY INFORMING THEIR EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW, TO INFORM THE PERSON IN CHARGE ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW. PRIORITYI FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 13, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE PREP-SERVING STATIONS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY, OUTSIDE OF THEATER 5, AND OUTSIDE OF THE MAIN FOOD PREP AND AT THE COFFEE AND SODA PREP AREA WITH NO HANDWASHING SINKS INSTALLED IN THESE AREAS WHERE OPEN FOOD, BEVERAGES, UTENSILS, ETC WILL BE HANDLED BEFORE BEING SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD WATER MEETING THE REQUIRED MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT SAID SERVICE STATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OR RECONSIDER CHANGING THE FORMAT OF THESE FOOD PREP AREAS TO MEET COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A SIGNED POLICY INFORMING THEIR EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW, TO INFORM THE PERSON IN CHARGE ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW. PRIORITYI FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BASED ON THE MENU DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT, THEY WILL BE SERVING HAMBURGERS AND GIVING THE CUSTOMERS THE OPTION TO HAVE THEM COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL, AND DIGITAL MENUS AND BE SURE TO DISCLOSE ALL UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "R.A.W." OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN ONE OF THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS AT NEAR THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas.
Has Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas 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 Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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