Almaida
Last inspected: Nov 30, 2017
78
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Almaida, the earliest from 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 30, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 30, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Almaida's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 30, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 3, 2017
Routine
7 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH IDPH LICENSE NUMBER AND RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. FILTER AND HOOD WITH DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 13, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,GRILL, DEEP FRYER. EXTERIOR SIDES, FRONT AND TOP WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PUT THE PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1931519, DATED 5/24/16. #32- Found severe ice accumulation in freezer. Instructed to remove (defrost), clean, sanitize and maintain. #33 Found small amount of black mold like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain. #41-Several storage closets disorganized and items on the floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor, and to organize clutter/dispose of items not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABEL ALSO (NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE 3 DOOR UNUSED BROKEN PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,GRILL, DEEP FYER. EXTERIOR SIDES, FRONT AND TOP WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Previous Inspection summary report not posted (3/26/15). Instructed summary report must be posted in plain view for customers at all times. Printed new summary report and instructed to post. Serious 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found severe ice accumulation in freezer. Instructed to remove (defrost), clean, sanitize and maintain. Found tin foil used as liner on cooking equipment. Instructed to remove all tin foil. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable (and may not use tin foil as liner).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of black mold like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found missing floor tile against wall under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found floors in several storage closets with debris and dust build up. Instructed to remove debris and clean (and maintain).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on hood over cooking line. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Several storage closets disorganized and items on the floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor, and to organize clutter/dispose of items not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: No food handler certificates on site. Left info for facility. Must have all food handlers certified.
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Mar 26, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND BROKEN PLASTIC SURFACES REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER MOP SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN OUTDOOR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED. ALL STORED LINENS IN FRONT DINING CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Almaida last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Almaida on file is from Nov 30, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Almaida?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Almaida.
Has Almaida's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Almaida have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Almaida 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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