AMC DINE-IN THEATRES BLOCK 37.
108 N STATE ST FL · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 18 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 162026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & STAINED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
MAR 122026FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TATER TOTS,HAMBURGER,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
5-202.12 (A) : STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINK OF RUNNER PREP AREA-87.8F.DISH WASHER AREA-88.2F.WOMEN'S FRONT TOILET ROOM-2ND-69.3F & 3RD SINK & 1ST ONE NOT OPERABLE,UNISEX TOILET ROOM-93.9F.REAR WOMEN'S-MIDDLE-92.7F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & STAINED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS WHEEL BASES,DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 52026FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TATER TOTS,HAMBURGER,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINK OF RUNNER PREP AREA-73.4F.DISH WASHER AREA-74.5F.WOMEN'S FRONT TOILET ROOM-2ND & 3RD SINK AND 1ST ONE NOT OPERABLE,UNISEX TOILET ROOM-93.9F.REAR WOMEN'S-80.1F-89.2F AND MEN'S 74.3F-89.0F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & STAINED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS WHEEL BASES,DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAY 62025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(COOKED BACON) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 87.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $60 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN ENTREE AREA(KITCHEN) AND FAMILY WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN ENTREE AREA(KITCHEN) AND IN FAMILY WASHROOM.
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JUN 32024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BURGERS, NACHOS, ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE LEFT SIDE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREPARATION SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION.
NOV 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
Bulk food container (flour) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
Insulation around cooling line in walk-in cooler in poor repair, instructed to replace.
No heat strips for high temp dish machine, no irreversible thermometer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
No allergen training for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
AUG 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBESRVED TOILET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKINING. INSTRUCTED TO COREECT.
OBESRVED THREE LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING UNDERNEATH HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2561955 DATED 8/10/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 102022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THEREMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBESRVED TOILET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKINING. INSTRUCTED TO COREECT.
OBESRVED THREE LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING UNDERNEATH HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
AUG 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND 20 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN A LARGE BUCKET HELD AT 72.4F IN HOT STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
FOUND RAW 20 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN HOT STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW FROZEN FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE, ie.
EMPLOYEES PERSOANL ITEMS ( PHONE ) KEPT ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PEROSNAL ITEMS AWAY FORM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FEB 182020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.
MAR 282019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT OPERABLE AND WITH AN "OUT OF ORDER" SIGN DISPLAYED ON THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED LOOSE HANDSINK FAUCET UNIT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM CLOSEST TO THEATER 10. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF MENTIONED AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 92018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MISSING A COVER FOR ICE BIN AT THE BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD SPILLS BEHIND COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 242017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
JUL 172017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 113.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
JAN 232017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 LARGE AMOUNTS OF ACCUMULATED GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED IN GARBAGE CANS WITH NO LIDS IN THE REAR HALLWAY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL GARBAGE IN CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH GREASE OR DEBRIS BEHIND THE CONVO OVEN AT THE COOK LINE AND UNDER THE SHELVING INSIDE OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AT THE BAR AREA ON COUNTER TOPS. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLEAN UTENSILS STORED UNCOVERED IN A HALLWAY WITH AN UNAPPROVED CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER AND STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS IN AN APPROVED AREA.
MAY 132016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, prep tables, 3 compartment sink, kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(corners). Floors in drink expo area, and in dish machine areas need re-grouting.
Ceiling tiles in prep areas that had stains/damaged shall be replaced/repaired. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning.
DEC 102015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND THE DRAIN INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PLUMBERS PUTTY.
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON COUNTERS, SHELVING AND SINKS AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR WITH CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE DISH ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND THE PLUMBING.
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