Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Alibaba Retro
5211 N Harlem Ave, Chicago 60656 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jan 3, 2025
26
Inspections on record
8
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 3, 2025
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT BAR AREA. REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 27, 2019 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 30, 2017 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 15, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 5, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 3, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 18, 2016 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 6, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 23, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 15, 2011 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Alibaba Retro — questions
- Did Alibaba Retro pass its last health inspection?
- Alibaba Retro at 5211 N Harlem Ave was inspected on Jan 3, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Alibaba Retro?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT BAR AREA. REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
- 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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