Hotel Allegro
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2021
90
Score
Hotel Allegro appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2010. Hotel Allegro was last inspected on Nov 8, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Hotel Allegro's record stops at Nov 8, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Hotel Allegro is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 8, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL FOOD UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BULD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR REACH IN 3-DOOR FREEZER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 46.4F IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO ENSURE FOOD ITEMS ARE PROPERLY STORED AT REQUIRED FROZEN TEMPERATURES OF 0 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TOWARDS END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. AHI TUNA, BEEF TARTARE, RAW OYSTERS, PRIME STEAK TARTARE, BEEF WELLINGTON ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT GIVEN) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (READY TO EAT CONDIMENTS AND SAUCES ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT SLICER NOT IN USE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF MEAT DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON SODA DRINK MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT 1 OF 3 HANDSINKS IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM SINK AND COLD WATER NOZZLE IN DISREPAIR AT HANDSINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN 3-DOOR FREEZER IMPROPER: ITALIAN SAUSAGE (1LB), HOT DOGS (1LB), COOKIE DOUGH (1LB), SHRIMP (2LBS), PROSCUITTO (20LBS), PASTA (2LBS), HAM (20 LBS) AND SAUCES (VEAL, BACON JAM, AND RIB) AT 10LBS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 60 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $2500 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.
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May 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 14, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND 20 FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN KITCHEN AROUND OPEN FOODS AND CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS FOR MAIN COOK LINE COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SPILLS BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 17, 2017
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: OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR (HOLES) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAR LEFT WASHBOWL HOT WATER WITH LOW PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SAID WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR OF FRYER AND MINOR FOOD DEBRIS IN THE GASKETS, BOTH LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area, bsmt storage area, 1st floor, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in 1st floor walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen storage shelving/racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, bsmt storage room, and employee cafeteria shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in employee cafeteria, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles that were damaged/stained in employee's bathrooms, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing/broken light shields in kitchen areas, bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Oct 30, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SOUP NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY FOOD BINS, FRYERS AND GRILL EXTERIOR SURFACES, PREP COOLER DOORS AROUND HINGES, SHELVES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LISTED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PRODUCE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PANTRY/WAITSTAFF AREA ON THE 3RD FLOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE WALL CAULKING AT THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. ABOVE STATED IS EXTREMELY GRIMMY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE COOKING LINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL WAITSTAFF, FOOD PREP STAFF, AND BARTENDERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 14, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SOUP NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY FOOD BINS, FRYERS AND GRILL EXTERIOR SURFACES, PREP COOLER DOORS AROUND HINGES, SHELVES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LISTED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PRODUCE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PANTRY/WAITSTAFF AREA ON THE 3RD FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE WALL CAULKING AT THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. ABOVE STATED IS EXTREMELY GRIMMY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE COOKING LINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL WAITSTAFF, FOOD PREP STAFF, AND BARTENDERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT, HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OF OF DOUBLE DOOR COOLERS, MEAT SLICER BEHIND BLADED NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING SEVERAL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART OF COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER TOP, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Feb 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT CLEAN PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED IN STRAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON THE BOTTOM OF WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WIRE FOOD STRAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ANY UTENSILS THAT IS NOT IN SOUND CONDITIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NEXT TO ICE MAKER PERMENENTLY TIDE WIHT METAL CHAIN TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO FREE TO ALLOW PROPER WASHING OF SCOOPS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jul 27, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY FOOD BINS, FRYERS AND GRILL EXTERIOR SURFACES, PREP COOLER DOORS AROUND HINGES, SHELVES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LISTED ITEMS 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. GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. LIGHT BUG TRAPS INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE A WAY FROM ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 23, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
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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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DELI SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hotel Allegro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hotel Allegro on file is from Nov 8, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hotel Allegro?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Hotel Allegro.
Has Hotel Allegro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hotel Allegro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hotel Allegro 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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