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ALYEMEN ALSAEED

3456 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ALYEMEN ALSAEED has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 24, 2025. The most recent inspection, on June 26, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 21 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, 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.

  • 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 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 June 17, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 February 18, 2026. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 once on October 24, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

5 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  2. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT AND CHICKPEAS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES ON THE WALLS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN, STOVES, AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  3. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License

    12 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATIONAL AND NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY WASHES AND SANITIZING WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED POROUS STONE BOWLS ON THE PREMISES THAT ARE UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER (FAR LEFT DOOR). MUST REPLACE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING THE SPRAY ARM NOZZLE ON THE FIRST COMPARTMENT AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY SET ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPRAY ARM NOZZLE OR REGULAR NOZZLE AT THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEST STRIPS OR REMOVE QUATERNARY CHEMICALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NOTED OVERSIZED POTS ON THE PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO UNABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND DEMONSTRATE HOW SUCH POTS WOULD BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOTED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FREEZER.----EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE TWO DOOR MUST REMOVE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING FOR THE REAR SPICE CONTAINER STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC BEING USED AS A PROTECTANT ON THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED BOTH THE DISH AND FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.----DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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