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ALMAIDA, INC.

4358-4360 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ALMAIDA, INC. has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 26, 2015. The most recent inspection, on November 20, 2019, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 30, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 November 3, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on January 6, 2017. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 17 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 30, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 30, 2017. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH IDPH LICENSE NUMBER AND RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. FILTER AND HOOD WITH DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLERS FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,GRILL, DEEP FRYER. EXTERIOR SIDES, FRONT AND TOP WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PUT THE PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1931519, DATED 5/24/16. #32- Found severe ice accumulation in freezer. Instructed to remove (defrost), clean, sanitize and maintain. #33 Found small amount of black mold like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain. #41-Several storage closets disorganized and items on the floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor, and to organize clutter/dispose of items not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABEL ALSO (NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER).
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE 3 DOOR UNUSED BROKEN PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,GRILL, DEEP FYER. EXTERIOR SIDES, FRONT AND TOP WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • Previous Inspection summary report not posted (3/26/15). Instructed summary report must be posted in plain view for customers at all times. Printed new summary report and instructed to post. Serious 7-42-010(B).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found severe ice accumulation in freezer. Instructed to remove (defrost), clean, sanitize and maintain. Found tin foil used as liner on cooking equipment. Instructed to remove all tin foil. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable (and may not use tin foil as liner).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Found small amount of black mold like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Found missing floor tile against wall under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found floors in several storage closets with debris and dust build up. Instructed to remove debris and clean (and maintain).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed grease build up on hood over cooking line. Instructed to clean and maintain.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Several storage closets disorganized and items on the floor. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor, and to organize clutter/dispose of items not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • No food handler certificates on site. Left info for facility. Must have all food handlers certified.
  7. License

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND BROKEN PLASTIC SURFACES REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK UNDER MOP SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN OUTDOOR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED. ALL STORED LINENS IN FRONT DINING CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

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