Alatoo Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 14, 2026 Fail

   License Re-Inspection · Fail

   3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or instructions on site. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer on site. Instructed manager to acquire sanitizer (plain epa regulated bleach) priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-402.13 observed inadequate waste water disposal at bar three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c).

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed no outside dumpster receptacle under operator's name. Instructed operator to acquire dumpster receptacle service under operator name. Prioirty foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Apr 28, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   7 critical14 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or instructions on site. Instructed manager to provide. 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 washing sinks in convenient locations near 3 compartment sinks. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink in front bar/prep area with 3 compartment sink and in rear dish area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood source

     Food came from an unapproved source.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leftover food in cooler from previous operator. No receipts or invoices provided as to the source of the food or how food was used. Food found included: unkown sauces, meat, produces, and cheeses. Instructed manager to discard all food products left by previous operator. Priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 11)

     Food obtained from approved source

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several dishes left by previous operator with heavy soil build up. Instructed manager to wash, rinse, and sanitize or discard used dishes. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed full menu not available. Instructed manager to provide full menu to determine consumer advisory requirements. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed left comparment of the rear 3 compartment sink with broken drain stopper handle. Water is unable to be drained from that compartment. Instructed manager to repair 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at rear three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c).

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed several coolers not functioning. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers are functioning. Priroity violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for measuring cold foods. Facility has 1 thermometer which starts at 50 f and goes up. Instructed manager to acquire metal stem thermometer capable of taking hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on site. Instructed manager to provide pest control logbook. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed several utensils and equipment in upper storage area with heavy corrosion and dents. Food contact surfaces must be easily cleanable. Instructed manager to discard damaged utensils and equipment. Priority foudnation violation 7-38-025

     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 large bowls which are too big for any 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to create written clean in place procedure for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing bowls.

     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 no drain plugs for 3 compartment sink in front bar area. Instructed manager to provide drain plugs for front 3 compartment sink 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 test strips for measuring chemical sanitizer on site. Instructed maanger to provide test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of various cooler with food debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no water pressure from cold water on front 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to ensure adequate water pressure to all sinks. Priority violaiton 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no service sink on site. Instructed maanger to provide access to a service sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no outside dumpster receptacle under operator's name. Instructed operator to acquire dumpster receptacle service under operator name. Prioirty foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine not hooked up. Operator states that using said dish machine is not planned going forward. Instructed operator to remove dish machine to avoid pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors and walls throughout kitchen with soil and debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy floural design taking up wall instructed manager to remove to ensure wall is smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • 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 certificate on site. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required