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Al'S Under The L

2908 W Lake St, Chicago 60612 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 8, 2026

21

Inspections on record

14

Times passed

6

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 8, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF TCS FOODS. FOUND SAUSAGES IN COTAINER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS SUCH AS PLACING FOODS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
  3. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED AN SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 8, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2025ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2025ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2015Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2015ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 21, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2012ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2011License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2011LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Al'S Under The L — questions

Did Al'S Under The L pass its last health inspection?
Al'S Under The L at 2908 W Lake St was inspected on Apr 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Al'S Under The L?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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