Alegre Restaurant

2370-2372 N Neva Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 27, 2023

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Alegre Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. Alegre Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 27, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Alegre Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 27, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.

“Allergen training as required” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Alegre Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 27, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Nov 2, 2023

License

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT TURNED-ON; REAR WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM,KITCHEN PREP HAND SINK AND AT BAR HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED IN THE MENS WASHROOM.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE CONTAINER FOR THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE CONTAINER TO SERVICE THE PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT ITS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PREMISES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT BAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT BAR HAND SINK.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE KITCHEN PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAR RIGHT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alegre Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alegre Restaurant on file is from Nov 27, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alegre Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alegre Restaurant.

Has Alegre Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Alegre Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Alegre 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.

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