Chef Alfredo Fast Food

6658 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Chef Alfredo Fast Food, the earliest from 2010. Chef Alfredo Fast Food was last inspected on Nov 17, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 17, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Chef Alfredo Fast Food's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RPELACE/REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT REAR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BUCKETS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSEVED WASH CLOTHS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SOAP DISPENSOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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86
Dec 10, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO GLASS CHEST FREEZER,ON FLOOR AND ON BRICK NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON REAR LEDGE AT MOTOR OF UNUSED CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/30/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GARBAGE CANS,FRYER,PREP COOLER,GRILL TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,POTATO PEELER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LOBBY AND DISH WASHING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS AND VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM IN TOILETROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE REGISTER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE TORN AND TAPED UP TOILET SEAT.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,SYRUP PUMPS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST FRONT UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Jun 10, 2013
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND REPAINT. MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE SIDE EXIT DOOR.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED.
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67
Sep 4, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS WHERE MISSING THROUGHOUT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PROPER BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Aug 9, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND END CAPS IN REAR.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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82
May 16, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FREEZERS AND UNDER ALL STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND END CAPS IN REAR.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
74
Apr 6, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FREEZERS AND UNDER ALL STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER BEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
38
86
Apr 15, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. WIPE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Alfredo Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Alfredo Fast Food on file is from Nov 17, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Alfredo Fast Food?

Across the inspection record, “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chef Alfredo Fast Food.

Has Chef Alfredo Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chef Alfredo Fast Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chef Alfredo Fast Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.