Althea by Mkc
Last inspected: Aug 24, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2019, Althea by Mkc has seven inspections in the public record. Althea by Mkc was last inspected on Aug 24, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Althea by Mkc's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 24, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Althea by Mkc is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 24, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 17, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inadequate insects control, found about 40 live fruit flies at front bar and rear prep kitchen, instructed to eliminate insects in all affected areas, pest controls service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( hummus, beans... ) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: scoops in-use stored in a standing water, instructed to keep under running water.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Missing grout at kitchen floor tiles trapping dirt, instructed to re-grout and maintain.
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Sep 10, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENS RESTROOM HAVE LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD, DIRT, AND TRASH UNDERNEATH BAR EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD RESIDUE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR KITCHEN 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS.
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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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Sep 8, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/1/21 REPORT #2528923; VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. FOUND NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE FROM 2021 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICE RECEIPTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENS RESTROOM HAVE LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD, DIRT, AND TRASH UNDERNEATH BAR EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD RESIDUE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR KITCHEN 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS.
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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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Sep 1, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE MENS' AND WOMENS' 7TH FLOOR RESTROOMS. WATER IS AT 60 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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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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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED CAULIFLOWER) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. FOUND NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE FROM 2021 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICE RECEIPTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR AND 7TH FLOOR RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD, DIRT, AND TRASH UNDERNEATH BAR EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD RESIDUE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR KITCHEN 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS.
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May 30, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED RAW CEMENT BRICKS USED AS A STAND FOR THE OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR FINISH WITH A HIGH GLOSS PAINT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A FOOD PREP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Mar 28, 2019
License
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST 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 VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED RAW CEMENT BRICKS USED AS A STAND FOR THE OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR FINISH WITH A HIGH GLOSS PAINT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A FOOD PREP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ANY ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, CLEAN AREA, ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT, AND STORE ALL ITEMS ON SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Althea by Mkc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Althea by Mkc on file is from Aug 24, 2022. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Althea by Mkc?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Althea by Mkc.
Has Althea by Mkc's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Althea by Mkc have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Althea by Mkc 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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