Canvass
Jan 9, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Alfa Food Market & Tobacco Inc.
4855 S Ashland Ave
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Apr 25, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source
License
Mar 24, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH COPIES SIGNED BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD PROVIDED FOR VIOLATION #3.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL BARRIER OR OTHER PROTECTION BETWEEN WAREWASHING AREA/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CUSTOMER AREA IN THE REAR AREA THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO ACT AS A BARRIER FROM CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ADEQUATELY SEALED TO ADJOINING WALL TO PREVENT SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ADJOINING WALL WITH WATERPROOF SEALANT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST KIT PROVIDED ON-SITE AT LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST KIT FOR THE TYPE OF SANITIZER UTILIZED IN WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO CATCH BASIN OR GREASE TRAP EQUIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A CATCH BASIN OR AN APPROVED GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE-PROVIDED COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL AGREEMENT WITH FLOOD BROTHERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AVAILABLE FOR USE ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source
License
Mar 17, 2025
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source