Alegra Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Jul 13, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Alegra Restaurant & Bar, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 13, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Alegra Restaurant & Bar dates to Jul 13, 2015.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Alegra Restaurant & Bar on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jul 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN AND INSIDE 3 REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT REAR KITCHENA AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN.(SOME CLUTTER) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
13 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,BOXES,SHELVING UNITS,FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA,MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.ALSO BAR ENTRY DOOR & PREP AREA REAR EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN LOGBOOK OR ON RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON 3/14/14.MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN LOGBOOK.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA & DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED LID BROKEN ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE OVER FLOWING ABOVE RIM ,ALSO SEVERAL FULL GARBAGE CANS FROM INSIDE LINED UP IN CORRAL,TRASH,DEBRI,WOOD,FLOORING ON GROUND.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE TRASH & DEBRI,CLEAN & MAINTAIN AREA.LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM CARRYOUT BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & SINK IN BAR AREA,PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,BUCKET USED FOR GARBAGE CAN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS NEAR SECURITY EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLES,BAR COOLERS,ALL VENTILATION VENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & ALONG WALLBASES IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOORING IN BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP & BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,SEAL WALLBASES IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & WALK IN COOLER ,REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN RESTAURANT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA & LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP BAR AREA.PROVIDE A EXTENSION LINE FROM COOLER TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
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Jan 28, 2013
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY CORRECTED 1/14/2013
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Jan 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED AND CIGARETTES BUTTS ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA, MUST RESTRICT SMOKING IN RESTAURANT AND BAR AREA, AND POST NO SMOKING SIGNS AT ENTRY AREAS OF BUSINESS, 1ST OFFENSE CITATION ISSUED: 7-32-020
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May 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) WHERE THE WATER FLOWS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005 (A)
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA.--------NOTED CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED AND MISSING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SOILED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.--------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REAR WASHROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN GARAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alegra Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alegra Restaurant & Bar on file is from Jul 13, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alegra Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Alegra Restaurant & Bar.
Has Alegra Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alegra Restaurant & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alegra Restaurant & Bar 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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