Saint's Alp Teahouse
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2015
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Saint's Alp Teahouse stretching back to 2010. Saint's Alp Teahouse was last inspected on Apr 27, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Saint's Alp Teahouse dates to Apr 27, 2015.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Saint's Alp Teahouse is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING 5 GAL PLASTIC JERRY CAN FOR STORING MEAT BTOTH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING SUCH CONTAINER. AND USING CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE WASHED EASILY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH STORED ON SHELVES TO DRY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN GASKETS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN HALLWAY UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDLED SCOOP FOR ICE IN FRONT PREP AREA. PUCHASE HANDLED SCOOP AND STORE OUT OF ICE IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. REMOVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 3, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT FRONT OF PREMISES.(SMOOTHIE STATION)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Sep 9, 2011
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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENCLOSED STRAWS AND OR DISPENSER FOR STRAWS USED FOR CUSTOMER BEVERAGES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE POP CRATES FROM BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. PROVIDE DOOR AND OR PARTITION FOR ICE MACHINE/DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, AND UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER LIDS AT BEVERAGE AREA AND KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 9, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLBASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SECTION NEXT TO WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Feb 19, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, LIDS BROKEN/WIDE OPEN, AND GARBAGE ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA, REPAIR LIDS, AND RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK-UP TO ACCOMMODATE FLOW OF REFUSE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD LINING FROM REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND UTILITY SINK AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saint's Alp Teahouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saint's Alp Teahouse on file is from Apr 27, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saint's Alp Teahouse?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Saint's Alp Teahouse.
Has Saint's Alp Teahouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saint's Alp Teahouse have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saint's Alp Teahouse 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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