Saint's Alp Teahouse & Gourmet
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
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Score
Saint's Alp Teahouse & Gourmet has been inspected 12 times since 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES. THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH DEBRIS, ALSO THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER THE WOK STATION WAS OBSERVED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND THE ELECTRICAL ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING FOR MEAT STORED IN A BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE RINSE HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS ARE PROPERLY WASHING THEIR HANDS IN THE DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING AREAS THE MICE DROPPINGS ARE THE FOLLOWING: ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP/BEVERAGE AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE FOOD CARTS AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA, ON THE OUTLET BOX NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND UNDERNEATH WHERE THE HIGH CHAIRS FOR CHILDREN ARE STORED ON THE STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING FOR MEAT STORED IN A BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES. THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH DEBRIS, ALSO THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER THE WOK STATION WAS OBSERVED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND THE ELECTRICAL ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.
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May 17, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS DAILY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SECOND FLOOR AREA NOW USED FOR SOME STORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 16, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS FOR SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ONLY USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 14, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 OBSERVED A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION) NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO A PROPER SANITIZING LEVEL OF 50PPM-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS FOR SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ONLY USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE GROUND AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN ALL WASHROOMS; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 8, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT MAIN PREP STATION IN NEED OF BLEACHING OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION, AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD IN SECONF FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT COOKING LINE OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AT PREP TABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 28, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT SIDE OF COOKING BURNER IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN THE 3 COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE.
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Nov 18, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: POTTERY PLANT STORED ABOVE SMOOTHIE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Apr 6, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saint's Alp Teahouse & Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saint's Alp Teahouse & Gourmet on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saint's Alp Teahouse & Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Saint's Alp Teahouse & Gourmet.
Has Saint's Alp Teahouse & Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Saint's Alp Teahouse & Gourmet have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saint's Alp Teahouse & Gourmet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Saint's Alp Teahouse & Gourmet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saint's Alp Teahouse & Gourmet is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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