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THE ALLEGRO

171 W RANDOLPH ST · Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE ALLEGRO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618125

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ALLEGRO · 171 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. OBSERVED WATERING LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPES OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM REAR STAINLESS STEEL LEDGE TO THE RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVED LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS IN SAID AREAS NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND BAR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617718

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ALLEGRO · 171 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITHOUT ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING THEM AS ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS IDENTIFIED WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING WASH GAUGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR .INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. CORRECTED ON SITE WASH GAUGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPLACED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED GAUGE WORKING PROPERLY AFTER REPAIR OBSERVED WASH TEMPERATURE OF 130F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. OBSERVED WATERING LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPES OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM REAR STAINLESS STEEL LEDGE TO THE RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVED LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS IN SAID AREAS NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND BAR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD, GARBAGE BAG AND DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591987

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ALLEGRO · 171 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OSERVED DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580188

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ALLEGRO · 171 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry. Using cloth towels to place wet utensils to dry, no cloth towels are allowed in drying utensils.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Clean utensils rack too close to 3-comp sink soiled utensils side at main kitchen, instructed to install a barrier. clean utensils rack too close to mop sink in basement area, instructed to install a barrier or relocate away from mop sink.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Chipped wall paint behind clean utensils rack at main kitchen, instructed to install a durable smooth surface.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554424

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ALLEGRO · 171 W RANDOLPH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN LOBBY BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO COFFEE POTS IN MAIN KITCHEN, ICE MACHINE AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN 3RD FLOOR COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF 3 WASHBOWL SINKS IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES HOLDING EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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243 of 325 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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