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ALBA'S RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ALBA'S RESTAURANT 1825 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO 60622 Restaurant
May 25, 2017 License License #2501094
4
Total Violations
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE GRANOLA AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS AND TO STORE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #42
MAJOR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.
Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.
Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.
Violation #42
MAJOR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.
Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.
Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections