HOTEL ALLEGRO

171 W RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

14 inspections

1. CanvassNov 3, 2022

   0 infractions

2. CanvassNov 8, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL FOOD UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • HEAVY DUST BULD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassDec 6, 2019

   7 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (READY TO EAT CONDIMENTS AND SAUCES ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. AHI TUNA, BEEF TARTARE, RAW OYSTERS, PRIME STEAK TARTARE, BEEF WELLINGTON ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT GIVEN) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR REACH IN 3-DOOR FREEZER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 46.4F IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO ENSURE FOOD ITEMS ARE PROPERLY STORED AT REQUIRED FROZEN TEMPERATURES OF 0 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TOWARDS END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN 3-DOOR FREEZER IMPROPER: ITALIAN SAUSAGE (1LB), HOT DOGS (1LB), COOKIE DOUGH (1LB), SHRIMP (2LBS), PROSCUITTO (20LBS), PASTA (2LBS), HAM (20 LBS) AND SAUCES (VEAL, BACON JAM, AND RIB) AT 10LBS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 60 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $2500 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MEAT SLICER NOT IN USE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF MEAT DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON SODA DRINK MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAK AT 1 OF 3 HANDSINKS IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM SINK AND COLD WATER NOZZLE IN DISREPAIR AT HANDSINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 22, 2018

   0 infractions

5. CanvassMay 14, 2018

   5 infractions

   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND 20 FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN KITCHEN AROUND OPEN FOODS AND CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • GASKETS FOR MAIN COOK LINE COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • SPILLS BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
     • ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
6. CanvassOct 17, 2017

   2 infractions

   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR (HOLES) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED FAR LEFT WASHBOWL HOT WATER WITH LOW PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SAID WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassJan 23, 2017

   2 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED MINOR DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR OF FRYER AND MINOR FOOD DEBRIS IN THE GASKETS, BOTH LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
8. CanvassMay 24, 2016

   5 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • Walk in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area, bsmt storage area, 1st floor, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • Walk in cooler shelving/racks in 1st floor walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen storage shelving/racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, bsmt storage room, and employee cafeteria shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in employee cafeteria, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles that were damaged/stained in employee's bathrooms, shall be repaired/replaced.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • Missing/broken light shields in kitchen areas, bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
9. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 30, 2015

   5 infractions

   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • FOUND TWO PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SOUP NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY FOOD BINS, FRYERS AND GRILL EXTERIOR SURFACES, PREP COOLER DOORS AROUND HINGES, SHELVES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LISTED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PRODUCE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PANTRY/WAITSTAFF AREA ON THE 3RD FLOOR
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE WALL CAULKING AT THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. ABOVE STATED IS EXTREMELY GRIMMY.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE COOKING LINE.
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • MUST PROVIDE ALL WAITSTAFF, FOOD PREP STAFF, AND BARTENDERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
10. CanvassOct 14, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND TWO PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SOUP NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY FOOD BINS, FRYERS AND GRILL EXTERIOR SURFACES, PREP COOLER DOORS AROUND HINGES, SHELVES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LISTED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PRODUCE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PANTRY/WAITSTAFF AREA ON THE 3RD FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE WALL CAULKING AT THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. ABOVE STATED IS EXTREMELY GRIMMY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE COOKING LINE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE ALL WAITSTAFF, FOOD PREP STAFF, AND BARTENDERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
11. CanvassJan 17, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PEELING PAINT, HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • BOTTOM SHELF OF OF DOUBLE DOOR COOLERS, MEAT SLICER BEHIND BLADED NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING SEVERAL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART OF COOLERS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER TOP, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
12. CanvassFeb 5, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT CLEAN PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED IN STRAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PEELING PAINT NOTED ON THE BOTTOM OF WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • WIRE FOOD STRAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ANY UTENSILS THAT IS NOT IN SOUND CONDITIONS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ICE SCOOP NEXT TO ICE MAKER PERMENENTLY TIDE WIHT METAL CHAIN TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO FREE TO ALLOW PROPER WASHING OF SCOOPS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
13. CanvassJul 27, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY FOOD BINS, FRYERS AND GRILL EXTERIOR SURFACES, PREP COOLER DOORS AROUND HINGES, SHELVES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LISTED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. LIGHT BUG TRAPS INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE A WAY FROM ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
14. CanvassSep 23, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DELI SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.