Alonti Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2014
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The health department has logged seven inspections at Alonti Cafe, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 30, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Alonti Cafe dates to Apr 30, 2014.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE MEAT SLICER IS PLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Dec 3, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HARARDOUS FOODS IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS HAM AT 49.3F, TURKEY AT 47.8F, CHICKEN AT 67.8F AND HUMMUS AT 60.6F TOTAL WEIGHT 8lbs AND COST $25.00. ALL FOODS WERE DISCARD AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SHEVLING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CHIPPING OR PEELING PAINT ON THE VENTS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST PAINT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF 2DR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2DR FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP FROM UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE STORAGE RACK LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST RECAULK WALL AT TOP BASE OF THE 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE GRIMMY AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP.
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May 4, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM AREA, MUST RE-SURFACE TO PREVENT PEST HARBOTAGE. THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR MUST BE RE-SEALED, DUE TO HEAVY RUSTING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Apr 26, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: (7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS #32-WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKET RIPPED; #35-DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES & LIGHT COVERS AROUND CEILING VENTS (FROM 4/8/11 VISIT). A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS/STAINS. INTERIOR OF SMALL FREEZER, BY THE SINK AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM AREA, MUST RE-SURFACE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. THE WALK-IN COOLE FLOOR MUST RE-SEALED DUE TO HEAVY RUSTING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON BATHROOM VENT & CONDENSER FAN GUARD OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED & KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Apr 8, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. PREP AREA SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 53.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- TURKEY, HAM, ETC. INSIDE COOLER. CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 52.3 F AND 53.0 F- TUNA SALAD, CHEESE, TURKEY, HAM, CHICKEN SALAD CUT TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL THE ABOVE FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. VALUED AT $200.00, WEIGHT AT 35 LBS. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKET.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES(AROUND VENT COVERS) AND UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND COVERS.
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Aug 9, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must remove cardboard liner on bottom of front prep table & keep clean.
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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. Following need cleaning: some walk-in cooler shelves at bottom section, bottom of prep tables at front & rear, pipes under dishmachine- due to food stains/debris or dust.
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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. Floors around corners of prep tables & other equipment, (including the walk-in cooler,) under ice machine-need cleaning & maintaining.
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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. Dusty ceiling vents/areas around them, walls with food stains around rear prep table, walls under prep table & dishmachine msut be kept clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alonti Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alonti Cafe on file is from Apr 30, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alonti Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Alonti Cafe.
Has Alonti Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alonti Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alonti Cafe 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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