Alegre Restaurant

November 2, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings3

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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 PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM,KITCHEN PREP HAND SINK AND AT BAR HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED IN THE MENS WASHROOM.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT ITS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT TURNED-ON; REAR WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT BAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT BAR HAND SINK.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE KITCHEN PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAR RIGHT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE CONTAINER FOR THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE CONTAINER TO SERVICE THE PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).
code 54
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PREMISES.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

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