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Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen

5812 N Broadway

Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Canvass

Aug 26, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED KNOB TO TURN HOT WATER ON AND OFF MISSING UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL HANDWASHINGS MUST BE INSTALLED AND PROPERLY FUNCTING WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER AS NECESSSARY. MANAGER REPLACED KNOB ON SINK. HOT WATER NOW OPERATIONAL.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOO PREP COOLER AND UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jul 16, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 8, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 8, 2024

Pass

8 recorded violations

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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 issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AND SOME OPEN GAPS ON THE TOP AND SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE SCREENED DOOR.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT WASH BASIN AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND ALSO THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THE RIGHT SIDE PREP TABLE.

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 contamination
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED A RAW WOODEN FLOOR MOUNT ON WHEELS UNDER THE FLOOR STAND MIXER IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN. MUST SEAL/PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF A METAL PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, MAKE SHELVING SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

INOPERABLE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.EMPLOYEES USING THE TWO ADDITIONAL CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AT THIS TIME.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN AND CEILING VENT SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE AS A VENT COVER.----NOTED A LARGE ROCK COVERING THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.

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 problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 17, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source

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