Alatoo Restaurant

April 28, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings18
critical findings4

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN CONVENIENT LOCATIONS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR/PREP AREA WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR DISH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Food Obtained From Approved Source
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEFTOVER FOOD IN COOLER FROM PREVIOUS OPERATOR. NO RECEIPTS OR INVOICES PROVIDED AS TO THE SOURCE OF THE FOOD OR HOW FOOD WAS USED. FOOD FOUND INCLUDED: UNKOWN SAUCES, MEAT, PRODUCES, AND CHEESES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL FOOD PRODUCTS LEFT BY PREVIOUS OPERATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 11Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR INSTRUCTIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL DISHES LEFT BY PREVIOUS OPERATOR WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OR DISCARD USED DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 16
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED FULL MENU NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FULL MENU TO DETERMINE CONSUMER ADVISORY REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE FUNCTIONING. PRIROITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING COLD FOODS. FACILITY HAS 1 THERMOMETER WHICH STARTS AT 50 F AND GOES UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN UPPER STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY CORROSION AND DENTS. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD DAMAGED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 • OBSERVED LARGE BOWLS WHICH ARE TOO BIG FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING BOWLS. • OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF VARIOUS COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE FROM COLD WATER ON FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE TO ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-030(C)
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEFT COMPARMENT OF THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BROKEN DRAIN STOPPER HANDLE. WATER IS UNABLE TO BE DRAINED FROM THAT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) • OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A SERVICE SINK.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE UNDER OPERATOR'S NAME. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO ACQUIRE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE SERVICE UNDER OPERATOR NAME. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT HOOKED UP. OPERATOR STATES THAT USING SAID DISH MACHINE IS NOT PLANNED GOING FORWARD. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REMOVE DISH MACHINE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED HEAVY FLOURAL DESIGN TAKING UP WALL INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO ENSURE WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
code 58

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