Alexs Hamburgers
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2014
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Inspectors have visited Alexs Hamburgers four times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 29, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 29, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD STAINED FOOD STORAGE CARDBOARD BOX IN REACH-IN COOLER USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CABINET OF COOKING FRYER AND SIDES OF FRONT REACH-IN COOLER,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR SURFACES,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY THICK ICE ACCUMULATED ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF BOTH LID/COVER OF THE CHEST FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND ORGANIZE THE PREP AREA, DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND TOP COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DINING TABLES, STORAGE ROOM , AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. BAGS OF ONIONS /POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUS ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR STORE ON THE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. VACUUM BOTH SMALL RUG IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER/PREP FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE; BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, COVERS/LIDS FOR CHEST FREEZERS, AND BROKEN HANDLES FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND SEAL WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE, SHELVES, AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS AND NEWSPAPERS COVERING FROM ALL EQUPMENT AND SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING BASEMENT; ALSO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS AND VENT COVERS THRU-OUT; ALSO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCETS FOR 3PART SINK AND EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Oct 4, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED FRONT BOX FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST. ALSO CLEAN FRONT TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER GRILL.
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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.OBSERVE THE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP NOT CLEAN, BEHIND BOX FREEZERS, AND IN REAR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN SIDE ROOM 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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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.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING, REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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.OBSERVED THE FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alexs Hamburgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alexs Hamburgers on file is from Jul 29, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alexs Hamburgers?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Alexs Hamburgers.
Has Alexs Hamburgers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Alexs Hamburgers have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alexs Hamburgers 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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