Alliance Poultry
1636 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Grocery Store ZIP 60622 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Jul 7, 2026
Alliance Poultry was last inspected on July 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
July 7, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed both rear entrance and rear exit doors wide open during time of inspection. Instructed to enclose and protect outer openings.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors throughout premises in disrepair. Raw exposed concrete in various sections. Instructed to re surface floor so as to be non-porous, and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors with excessive amounts of feathers, blood and chicken waste. Instructed to clean and maintain throughout operation
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed exterior cages space where chicken feed is located accumulated with chicken waste and blood. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize at frequency.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge does not have a city of chicago food manager certificate. Instructed management that the person in charge must have a valid city of chicago food manager certificate. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 275 lbs chicken eggs, 1 box quail eggs found at improper temperature ranging between 54f-65f during time of inspection. Instructed to hold eggs at 41f or below as required and maintain. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.person in charge voluntarily discared and denatured at this time. Total $. 600
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door cooling unit located near registers internal temperature @54.6f. Instructed to repair and maintain equipment at 41f and below at all times while storing chicken and quail eggs. Unit tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation. #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical refigeration on site for storing chicken after slaughtering and processing. Carcass unable to sit room temperature awaiting pickup, instructed to provide cooling unit at 41f and below. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometer inside 2 door rear chi in cooler near register. Instructed to rrovie.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed both rear entrance and rear exit doors wide open during time of inspection. Instructed to enclose and protect outer openings.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink not at sufficient length to adequately reach and supply sink basins for required wash rinsing and sanitizing of utensils. Instucted to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation. #7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout premises in disrepair. Raw exposed concrete in various sections. Instructed to re surface floor so as to be non-porous, and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors with excessive amounts of feathers, blood and chicken waste. Instructed to clean and maitnain throughout operation.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exterior cages space where chicken feed is located accumulated with chicken waste and blood. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize at frequency.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (eggs, raw chicken) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge does not have a city of chicago food manager certificate. Instructed management that the person in charge must have a valid city of chicago food manager certificate.priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit/diarrheal cleanup kit or written procedures on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued, 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No visible thermometer inside of two door slide cooler in the front of facility. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 gap on the bottom of front entry door. Instructed to seal to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Exterior surfaces of cages not clean, debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor in prep area not clean, feathers and dirt, debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor throughout premises, in poor repair, raw exposed concrete in various sections. Instructed to re surface floor so as to be non-porous, and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (eggs, raw chicken) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued, 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.