Alice's Restaurant
Last inspected: May 26, 2017
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Alice's Restaurant stretching back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated May 26, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Alice's Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 26, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Alice's Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 26, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME AND DATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR FIFO.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE ALL STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND RACK TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, AROUND THE PREP TABLES AND,COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHTS BRUNT OUT THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER LIGHTING FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. ALSO MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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 THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE AND PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,THE NECK IS LOOSE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT BPREP AREA
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Feb 8, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 29 EGGS IN EGG CRATES SITTING OUT ON A TABLE NEAR THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA,TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS TOTAL COST $10.00,THE FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKE ,POT ROAST,AND RICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPOT#1575783 DATE 09-18-2015(32)FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO OF THE COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS(38)FOUND NO FAUCET KNOBS AT THE UTILITY SINK FOR THE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.PROVIDE FAUCET KNOBS AT THE UTILITY SINK (41)FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,OWNER STATES THAT THEY BELONG TO THE LANDLORD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM TO AVOID CLUTTER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE AND PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,THE NECK IS LOOSE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT BPREP AREA
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Sep 18, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO OF THE COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE THREE WASHROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FAUCET KNOBS AT THE UTILITY SINK FOR THE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER; PROVIDE FAUCET KNOBS AT THE UTILITY SINK. FOUND ONE DRAIN STOPPER (FIRST COMPARTMENT) AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR DRAIN STOPPER OR PROVIDE A RUBBER STOPPER FOR PROPER SET UP AT THE SINK. FOUND A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; OWNER STATES THAT THEY BELONG TO THE LANDLORD; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alice's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alice's Restaurant on file is from May 26, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alice's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Alice's Restaurant.
Has Alice's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alice's Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alice's 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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