Pass

Alibaba Retro

5211 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

Restaurant ZIP 60656 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 3, 2025

Alibaba Retro was last inspected on January 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

January 3, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on 2 door reach in refrigerator in front bar area. Replace torn gaskets.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed interior of all reach in refrigerators and freezers with food debris and spills. Clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at utility mop sink.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide lid/cover for the waste receptacle inside the women's washroom and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not correctd from inspection report#2521348 dated:06/15/2021 observed the following core violations not corrected from report #2303808 dated 7/29/19: #58 " observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. Core violation" instructed to come into compliance.priority foundation violation 7-42-090, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no kit or procedure for responding to vomit and diarrhea on site. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and kit for responding to vomit and diarrhea including all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at exposed hand sink located in bar. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in kitchen covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations not corrected from report #2303808 dated 7/29/19: #58 " observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. Core violation" instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted from previous inspection. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge with no city of chicago food handler certification. Instructed management to get city of chicago food handler certificate. Priority foundation violation no citation issued

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee's health policy on site.instructed managment to create an employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure/kit on site.instructed management to create a clean up procedure/kit . Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device at mop sink.instructed management to install backflow device at mop sink. Core violation

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no receptacle with cover in women's restroom.instructed management to provide a receptacle with cover in women's restroom core violation

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light bulbs burn't out and light shields missing in kitchen.instructed management to replace light bulbs and light shields. Core violation

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago food service sanitation certificate not posted.instructed management to get city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. Core violation

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  11. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  12. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  13. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  14. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout facility along walls and in corners and under equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mouse droppings under the rear exposed handsink cabinets. Also observed 5 droppings in the corner behind the 2 door (unused) salad cooler. Additionally observed heavy spider web accumulation with spiders in some of them throughout. Instructed facility to remove all pests and any evidence and maintain. Recommend to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of Chicago certified food manager certificate on site/posted. Instructed facility that a valid city of Chicago food service manager with a valid certificate posted must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are served and/or prepared. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout facility along walls and in corners and under equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the rear hallway. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed grease buildup on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  17. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of 3 compartment sink in rear prep and behind bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with dust and food debris along the walls and in all corners throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped cold faucet handle at hand sink inside women's washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles and clutter on premises to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

  19. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside freezer not properly stored. Instructed to store in food grade freezer or storage bags.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood and filters, oven and storage shelves not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and under equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile not maintained in hallway leading to otilet rooms. Instructed to remove all damaged ceiling tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete food handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside unused prep area reach in cooler and on prep area shelves/interior of cabinets. Instructed manager to clean and maintain equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on floor in prep area along walls/corners in prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean floor throughout prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Bar exposed handwash bowl and womens washroom handwash bowl draining slowly. Must repair and maintain sinks.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize interior of storage cabinet in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in bar and in rear prep especially under and around hot water tank.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain walls with spillage around rear prep area.---------must replace water stained ceiling tiles above hallway leading to washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear storage area with unnecessary articles and clutter to prevent pest harborage.

  23. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  24. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood and filters above cooking equipment with heavy grease build-up,interior surfaces of 3 compartment bar sink behind bar, interior cabinet under hand sink inside women's toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Stocks and usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal hole on wall behind storage cabinet (behind bar) leading to kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink (prep and bar)--------must fix inoperable ceiling vent inside women's toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers and freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored inside unused walk-in cooler and inside storage cabinets to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor foe easy access on cleaning.

  25. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 22 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.