OCT 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AMATO'S PIZZERIA.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
1737 N HARLEM AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 1, 2018 · passed with conditions
8 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK(S) THAT IS DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE DISH WASHING AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER (STEAKS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS (COMMON NAME) FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN REAR DOOR. OBSERVED IN THE REAR OF FACILITY, THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE DOES NOT HAVE A SCREEN/FAN COVER AND HAS 2" GAPS IN BETWEEN THE BLADE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE PEST ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11: OBSERVED SODA BOTTLES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13(A): OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS (DAISY SOUR CREAM CONTAINER) BEING WASHED FOR RE-USE. MUST NOT RE-USE ANY SINGLE USE ARTICLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOORS AND SHELVING IN THE FACILITY. MUST SEAL/PAINT WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-502.11(A)(C): OBSERVED COOKING PANS ENCRUSTED WITH BURNT/BLACK FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL COOKWARE TO BE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING/REAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE KITCHEN VENT HOOD. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 192017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that had exposed plaster, had gaps by rear exit door in rear kitchen area
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Employee bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
MAR 72017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler in kitchen prep area.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts(green cutting board)that had deep cuts shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler in kitchen prep area shelving had that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen areas under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning.
AUG 82016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2016
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 03/26/2015, REPORT #1532315, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 36 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. 38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT SAME SINK. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 45 NOTED SOME EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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MAR 262015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING/BAKING PAN ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT SAME SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NOTED (8) EMPLOYEE FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE.
MAR 72014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED AT REAR SHELVING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
(1)LARGE SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,FAN COVERS ON INTERIORS OF KITCHEN COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKINNG EQUIPMENTS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ON FREQUENT BASIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IS DIRTY BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
MAR 52014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED (BLACK) SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL OR E-MAIL REQUEST TO cdphfood@cityofchicago.org ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED AT REAR SHELVING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
(1)LARGE SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,FAN COVERS ON INTERIORS OF KITCHEN COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKINNG EQUIPMENTS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ON FREQUENT BASIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IS DIRTY BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
AUG 82013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
JUN 52012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep table, exterior and interior of cooking equipment and storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not maintained in hallway. Instructed to replace missing floor tile. Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not visible inside pizza prep cooler. Instructed to have thermometer visible inside cooler.
SEP 222010PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2010
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR IN THE KITCHEN. NOTED ICE BUILD-UP AT THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE SAID FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR/WALL BASEBOARD UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OR REORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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