Pass

Alegre Restaurant

2370-2372 N Neva Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

Restaurant ZIP 60707 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 20, 2026

Alegre Restaurant was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

May 20, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-202.16---observed aluminum foil used as liner on bottom of prep table the rear prep area. Instructed to remove aluminum foil liner and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker, dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice maker cleaned and sanitized and maintained.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foli used as liner on bottom of prep table the rear prep area. Instructed to remove aluminum foil liner and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting board at bar area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises.must show proof of training for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 critical7 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 written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      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 procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that its effective against norovirus).priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      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 paper towels provided in the womens washroom,kitchen prep hand sink and at bar hand sink. Management instructed to provide and maintain hand paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided in the mens washroom.management instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times.priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following refrigeration units not turned-on; rear walk-in-cooler and in the bar area.instructed to provide and maintain proper cold holding temperatures at 41.0f or colder at all times.priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard in front bar hand sink next to the drainboard of 3-compartment sink.instructed to install and maintain a washable splashguard at bar hand sink.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain a tight fitting lid/cover for ice bin behind the bar area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no drain board at the kitchen prep 3-compartment sink.instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at far right drain pipe underneath the bar 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

      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 covered waste receptacle provided in the women washroom.instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no outside commercial garbage container for the premises.instructed to provide and maintain a commercial garbage container to service the premises.priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulbs throughout the kitchen and hallway to washrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting in the premises.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.