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Alcatraces

4869-4873 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2014
86
Score
Low Risk

Alcatraces has been inspected six times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 16, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Alcatraces's record stops at Jul 16, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Alcatraces' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OVEN INTERIOR NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT, AND VENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Nov 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
34
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SOILED LINENS (TABLECLOTHS, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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90
Dec 8, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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90
Nov 21, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES ON SITE,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDES & TOP.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK .
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alcatraces last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alcatraces on file is from Jul 16, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alcatraces?

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

Has Alcatraces' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alcatraces have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Alcatraces 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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