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AL-DIAR RESTAURANT

939 N ORLEANS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

AL-DIAR RESTAURANT has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 20, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 5, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

None of the 8 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on September 20, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 11 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2025. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT AND BOTH LARGE WHITE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE STEAM TABLE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PULL APART AND CLEAN ALL SIDES AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZED, LIFTING ITEMS AND BOXES AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE THE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FILTERS OF THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE AIR VENTS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Recent Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • STILL NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH 2 BLENDERS CONNECTED AND KNIVES WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED USED TO LINE FOIL PAPER USED FOR LINING OF SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH 2 BLENDERS CONNECTED AND KNIVES WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED USED TO LINE FOIL PAPER USED FOR LINING OF SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  4. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH 2 BLENDERS CONNECTED AND KNIVES WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED USED TO LINE FOIL PAPER USED FOR LINING OF SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 49, 55, 56, 58 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2611662 DATED 2/4/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- --49)--4-601.11(C): (C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF UNIT AND INSIDE THE TRACKS OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 49)--4-602.13:OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY. 55)--6-501.114: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF MATERIALS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR BOILER/FURNACE ROOM, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA CASH REGISTER AND THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BACK BY THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS. 55)--6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE EDGE OF THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 56)--6-202.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  5. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF UNIT AND INSIDE THE TRACKS OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF MATERIALS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR BOILER/FURNACE ROOM, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA CASH REGISTER AND THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BACK BY THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HOLE AT THE PIPING AT THE WALL BEHIND THE REACH IN SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES THAT COULD POSSIBLY ALLOW PEST AND OR INSECTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE EDGE OF THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE COOKING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST LEFT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATIONS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
  8. License

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO VIEW WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATIONS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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