Alpana
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Alpana seven times, with records going back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Alpana scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND POSSIBLE FROZEN SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AT THE ALTO SHAM COOKING EQUIPMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING FROM THE TOP PORTION AND SIDES EXPOSING INSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND TOP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY AT OPEN WALL AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Jan 29, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING FROM THE TOP PORTION AND SIDES EXPOSING INSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND TOP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY AT OPEN WALL AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND POSSIBLE FROZEN SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AT THE ALTO SHAM COOKING EQUIPMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Jan 11, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH NO ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED AND COOKED TO ORDER, SUCH AS STEAK TARTARE, HAMACHI CRUD0, FISH, VENISON, AND HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WHICH ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED AND COOKED TO ORDER, SUCH AS STEAK TARTARE, HAMACHI CRUD0, FISH, VENISON, AND HAMBURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:30PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:30PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2570133 DATED 01/24/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON FLATWARE ON RACK NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTENSILS STORED ON DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 24, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY SEASONING CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2021
License
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: BAR HANDWASHING SINK MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT/DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS HAVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alpana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alpana on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alpana?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Alpana.
Has Alpana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alpana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alpana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Alpana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alpana is inspected around two times per year on average.
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