Al's Under the L
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
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Score
Al's Under the L appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2011. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF TCS FOODS. FOUND SAUSAGES IN COTAINER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS SUCH AS PLACING FOODS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED AN SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND: RAW CHICKEN (53.8F) ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR, SLICED TOMATOES (57.0F), SHREDDED LETTUCE (55.9F) BOTH IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $86 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE AT THIS TIME. FOUND THE MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE COLD HOLING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE OFFICE AREA, IN THE TOILET ROOM, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF TCS FOODS. FOUND SAUSAGES IN COTAINER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS SUCH AS PLACING FOODS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Oct 24, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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Nov 19, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE.
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Nov 14, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2605983 ON 11/5/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND DUCT WORK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF FLOORING THAT ARE COMING UP IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE DUCT WORK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE DUCT WORK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE.
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Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FLYING INSECTS AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND VENTS IN THE FURNACE ROOM, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND AND UNDER THE REFRIGERATORS AND BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE CREVICES OF THE METAL SUPPORTS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF FLOORING THAT ARE COMING UP IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Apr 27, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 20, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS/HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPERTOWELS AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS/HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
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Aug 11, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER THAWING(SAUSAGES)BEING DONE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN COOLER, AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 14, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SLICED POTATOES @57.4F, AND POLISH SAUSAGES @63.0F AT FRYER IN BASKET.SAID FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 95 RODENT DROPPINGS THRU OUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS.. 70 UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT, 7 SCATTERED ALONG SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL, AND 18 UNDERNEATH DESK IN OFFICE ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES, AND WIRED RACKS ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT/REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE COVERING IN DISREPAIR WITH LARGE HOLES ON THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLE AREA FILLED WITH HEAVY CLUTTER AND UNNECCESARY ITEMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WHITE LARGE BUCKETS, CARDBOARD BOXES, CONSTRUCTION ITEMS, OLD UNUSED SOILED EQUIPMENT AND DIRT AND GARBAGE DEBRIS ON GROUND THRU OUT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU OUT ESTABLISHMENT UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS, BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS, UNDER FRYER EQUIPMENT , AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DISH WASHING/ REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 11, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SLICES OF PASTRIES, POUND CAKE ON FRONT COUNTER, FOR SALE TO PUBLIC WITH NO LABEL OR DATE. INFORMED MANAGER OF LABELING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER INSIDE UNUSED DEEP FRYER STATION, AR FRONT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INFORMED MANAGER TO REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF DELFIELD 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LINEN USED AS LINER AT FRONT HOT HOLDING (HOT DOG AND BUN) WARMER STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INFORMED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST STAIN BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH HOT DOG AND BUN WARMER STATION, AS WELL PREP TABLE SHELVING LOCATED BETWEEN FLAT GRILL AND 1 DOOR COOLER AND PREP TABLE SHELVING IN REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACES WITH FOOD GRADE SEALANT. 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: OBSERVED UNFINISHED PLASTERED WALL IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CHIP PAINT IN REAR PREP AREA, ON EAST YELLOW WALL BEHIND MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER FAUCET LOCATED ABOVE STOELTING ICE CREAM MACHINE, LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND ENSURE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON REAR UTILITY SINK FAUCET, NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN REAR DRY STORAGE (SUNCAST STORAGE CLOSET AND DEEP FRYER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE WATER STAINED WOODEN CEILING IN THE REAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF,
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Oct 2, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BUCKET NEAR CASHIER TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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86
Mar 10, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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95
May 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL AND WALL BASE. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER,HAS OPEN SEAMS,MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
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86
Jan 6, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. CLEAN POTATO DICER ON WALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN PREP AREA TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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86
Sep 12, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2011
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS, MAP OF RESTAURANT, COPY OF STATE OF ILLINOS LICENSE AND INVOICES) FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al's Under the L last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al's Under the L on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al's Under the L?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Al's Under the L.
Has Al's Under the L's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al's Under the L have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Al's Under the L 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 Al's Under the L inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al's Under the L is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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