SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AMC THEATRES 600 NORTH MICHIGAN 9.

EAT. 78/100

600 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 8, 2026 · passed

10 of 16 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS ESPECIALLY AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD WATER HANDLE MUST BE REPAIRED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT/LITTER ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 30
2024
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Pooling water under dish machine at bar area. Instructed to eliminate standing water.

DEC 30
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers not labeled ( flour bins ) instructed to label.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

APR 7
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITH "OUT OF ORDER" SIGNAGE ON 3RD FLOOR. OBSERVED WHITE BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF RESERVIOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
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NOV 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HOTDOGS ARE BEING PREPARED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. -

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

- OBSERVED SOME REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INDOOR PORTABLE GREASE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE ALL THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

AUG 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD TEST-KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT/LITTER ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAR 28
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO POST.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

WET RAGS STORED IN THE CORNER OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROEPRLY TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEDING.

DEC 15
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ICE BIN AT BAR ON 1ST FLOOR WITH CONSUMABLE ICE NEEDS A LID COVER. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR AT LEVEL 6 DRY STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS.

AUG 7
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING ON THE 5TH FLOOR MOP SINK AND CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PACKAGING.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP AT THE 6TH FLOOR CONCESSION STAND SODA DISPENSER OPEN SITE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES/BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO THE 5TH FLOOR MOP SINK WITHOUT GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES/BASEBOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH CONSTRUCTION DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE 4TH AND 5TH FLOOR CUSTOMER WOMENS RESTROOM 1ST AND HANDICAP STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

SEP 27
2013
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 18
2013
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA WHILE WATER WAS BEING RUN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE SINK SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY AND DOES NOT BACK UP INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PREMISES HAS AN ADDITIONAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR TO WASH AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA.

FEB 6
2012
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 16
2011
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 9
2011
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

(7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING/DISPENSING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

(7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. THE WATER FROM THE BOTTOM PIPE (RIGHT COMPARTMENT) OF THE 3-C0MP. SINK (6th FLOOR), IS LEAKING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR-MUST FIX. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF SINKS, BOTTOM OF CABINETS AT SERVING STATIONS ,& INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINES, THRU-OUT PREMISES. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAPS, UNDER EQUIPMENT & SINKS MUST BE FREE OF SPILLS/DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

NOV 2
2010
FAILED
0 violations

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