Altar Home

1858 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Other
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Altar Home on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LACK OF HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA 64.4F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK-63.3F,TOILET ROOM-59.7F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW RESTORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT 100.0F AND 110.0F.RESTORED AT 10:30 A.M.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED 5- BLACK GARBAGE BAGS THROWN ON TOPSIDE OF LID OF GARBAGE CAN.MANAGER REMOVED TRASH BAGS FROM LIDS AND PLACED IN DUMPSTER AT THIS TIME.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010 (B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS IN CUPS ON DISPLAY NEEDS TO BE PROTECTED,INDIVIDUALY WRAPPED OR DISPENSED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,TOPSIDE OF DISH MACHINE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AND CHEMICALS FROM FLOOR UNDER COUNTER AND CABINETS.
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Jun 21, 2024
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Altar Home last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Altar Home on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Altar Home?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Altar Home.

Has Altar Home's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Altar Home have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Altar Home means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.