HEALTHCARE ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS
1949 N HUMBOLDT BLVD, Chicago, IL, 60647
Most recent inspection
- Date
- November 5, 2025
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (10)
- 21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE ON TOP OF STOVE: RICE WITH VEGTABLES AT 119.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $110.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA 200-300 DEAD SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FLOOR AND FOOD BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FOOD STORAGE UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS AND OPEN CEILING SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
- 54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP. NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA CEILING HAS HOLES AND WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA,BAR.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REFER UNIT IN BASMENT STORAGE DOOR LINING BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 15, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.