chicago.fyi
Sign inSign up

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Healthcare Alternative Systems

1949 N Humboldt Blvd, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 19, 2025

16

Inspections on record

9

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 19, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests 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.
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination 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.
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 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.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED REFER UNIT IN BASMENT STORAGE DOOR LINING BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability 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.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA,BAR.
  8. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). 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.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Nov 19, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 3, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 28, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 20, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2015CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2013CanvassPassRisk 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.

Other inspected places in 60647

Dos Urban Cantina2829-2831 W Armitage AveThe Origin Restaurant And Lounge Chicago2010-2012 W Armitage AveLa Catrina Restaurant Llc3924 W Diversey AveWonder Chop Kitchen2418 W Fullerton AveWonder Chop2418 W Fullerton AveEat Fine2062 N Damen Ave

Healthcare Alternative Systems — questions

Did Healthcare Alternative Systems pass its last health inspection?
Healthcare Alternative Systems at 1949 N Humboldt Blvd was inspected on Nov 19, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Healthcare Alternative Systems?
The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA 200-300 DEAD SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FLOOR AND FOOD BOXES, INST
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.

Search another establishment · Browse all inspections · More about 60647