Alonti Cafe and Catering

177 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Alonti Cafe and Catering has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Alonti Cafe and Catering's record stops at Mar 17, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Alonti Cafe and Catering on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, MISSING ONES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER FROM PREP COOLER, MUST PROVIDE ONE LOCATED IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

Aug 18, 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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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. REAR PREP AREA LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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. HOT WATER KNOB AT 3COMP SINK FAUCET NOT SHUTTING COMPLETELY, ALSO LEAKING AROUND FITTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alonti Cafe and Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alonti Cafe and Catering on file is from Mar 17, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Alonti Cafe and Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Alonti Cafe and Catering have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Alonti Cafe and Catering 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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