Healthcare Alternative Systems
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
67
Score
Healthcare Alternative Systems, located at 1949 N Humboldt Blvd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 19, 2025, resulting in a score of 67. This inspection identified eight minor violations, though notable areas such as the absence of insects, rodents, and animals, along with proper contamination prevention and cleanable food surfaces, were observed. Across fifteen scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
52
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Jan 20, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 24, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Oct 17, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
50
Jan 3, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 28, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Dec 20, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Oct 10, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 25, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Nov 19, 2025 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA 200-300 DEAD SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FLOOR AND FOOD BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FOOD STORAGE UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS AND OPEN CEILING SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA,BAR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED REFER UNIT IN BASMENT STORAGE DOOR LINING BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP. NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA CEILING HAS HOLES AND WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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