Alley Cat
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
70
Score
The Alley Cat, located at 2013 W Division St in Chicago, IL, underwent its most recent inspection on March 4, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 70 and identified seven minor violations. Among the noted violations were issues concerning the proper use and storage of wiping cloths, the handling and storage of utensils, equipment, and linens, and the maintenance and cleanliness of physical facilities.
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
License
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Mar 4, 2026 Inspection
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN A BIN ON SHELF IN KITCHEN/DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE DINING, BAR AND KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS AS TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA WHERE THE HEATIN/COOLING UNIT IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND OLD/UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING/REPLACEMENT DUE TO RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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