Alcock's Inn

411 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607

American

Last inspected: May 2, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Alcock's Inn has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from May 2, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Alcock's Inn dates to May 2, 2011.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2011

License

6 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. THE BAR HAS NO SEPERATE EXPOSED HANDSINK, INSTALL A SANITARY EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS, REPAIR THE FAUCET SO IT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: THE SODA GUN HOLDERS ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED, REPLACE THE HOLDERS AND CLEAN THE METAL HOSES.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE BAR AND DISHROOM HAS SOME MILDEWED WOOD; CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESEAL THE RAW WOOD IN THE BAR AND DISHROOM.

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. THE ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY AND RUSTY, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE UNIT.

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. REMOVE OLD SMALLFLY RESIDE FROM THE WOOD UPPER BAR MOLDINGS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alcock's Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alcock's Inn on file is from May 2, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Alcock's Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Alcock's Inn 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 Alcock's Inn 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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