Alo Chicken Grill — Taqueria Mikes

1636 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

American

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2010

Score

Medium Risk

Alo Chicken Grill — Taqueria Mikes has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Sep 15, 2010. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Alo Chicken Grill — Taqueria Mikes since Sep 15, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2010

Routine

6 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. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE GREASE AND DUST FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INCLUDE ALL CONNECTING PIPES. CLEAN SHARED GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE AND WALL BEHIND IT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN DINING AREA AND THROUGH PREMISES AS NEEDED. PAINT CHIPPED WOOD AND METAL AROUND SMALL PREP COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND BOTTOM OF SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING.

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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE DINING AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alo Chicken Grill — Taqueria Mikes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alo Chicken Grill — Taqueria Mikes on file is from Sep 15, 2010. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Alo Chicken Grill — Taqueria Mikes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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