MAR 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AMC THEATRES FORD CITY 14.
BEAT. 43/100
7601 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 14, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE ALL TIMES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): ALL SINK BASINS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
FEB 272025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT IN BAR NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME, UNDER REPAIRS. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND INSPECTED BY CDPH. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING USED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL SINK BASINS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
MAY 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
APR 222019FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2019
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A REDDISH, LIQUID SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP, ON THE INSIDE OF THE COIL THAT OPERATES THE MIXTURE, AND ON THE DRIP TRAY OF THE SLUSHY LIQUOR MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 FRUIT FLIES HOOVERING AROUND THE DUMP SINK AND SODA DISPENSING NOZZLE IN THE BAR AREA.-------OBSERVED APPROX 20 FRUIT FLIES COMING FROM THE DRAIN AREA NEXT TO WHERE THE SODA BOXES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 12
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL LINES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CAUSING COMPLETE SUBMERSION IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO ADJUST LENGTH. PROVIDE PROPER HOLDER FOR SPRAYERS AT MARGARITA MACHINES IN BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
2ND FLOOR UNUSED EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR.
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DEC 32015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING BAR GUN HOLDERS AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER ICE BIN CART BAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE STANDING WATER.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNERS BEHIND THE POPCORN MACHINE.
SEP 252014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER (1ST FL). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS RUSTY INSIDE OF REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE WATER LINE TO TOP LOADING MARGARITA MACHINES PER CITY CODE IN THE BAR AREA.
JUL 172014PASSED17 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2014
PASSED
17 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ICE CONVEYING TUBE DESIGNED TO DISPENSE ICE TO THE SODA MACHINES, MADE UP OF UNKNOWN MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION SHOWING IT'S NSF APPROVED AND PROPER CLEANING/SANITIZING METHODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER (1ST FL). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD TO SEPARATE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FL REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE 1ST FL. REAR ICE MACHINE AND THE CABINETS IN THE 2 (TEMPORARY) FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS RUSTY INSIDE OF REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS IN THE REAR IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE 1ST FL. REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND PIPES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT CONCESSION AREA AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR IN NEED OF SEALING/CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CAULK AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA AND ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND MISSING WALL COVING IN THE REAR ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHTS ON THE 2ND FL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A HOSE ATTACHED THE REAR 1ST FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE 2ND FL. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT A GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER ON THE 2ND FL. IN THE STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
NOV 262012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF LOWER CABINETS IN CONSESSION STAND, AND COOLER FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN CONCESSION ELETRICAL ROOM, BEHIND 1ST. ICE MACHINE, BEHIND SCREEN IN THEATHER 9, AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT EAST END UNUSED CONCESSION. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTSOVER WALK-IN COOLER,CANDY ROOM/POPCORN ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS CANDY ROOM, POPCORN ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO REPAIR FACUTES EAST LADIES ROOM 3RD. SINK,MIDDLE LADIES 5TH SINK, AND MENS ROOM 1ST, WEST END LADIES 2ND,3RD,4TH MENS 3RD.
JUL 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PERSON OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING, PREPARING AND HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...HOT DOGS, NACHOS ETC. MUST PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NOT SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CHEESE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL PANEL MATERIAL (FRP) LOOSE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING. HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AND AROUND BASE IN STORAGE CLOSETS. REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE. LIGHTS OUT IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
NOV 52010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CHEESE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL PANEL MATERIAL (FRP) LOOSE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING. HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AND AROUND BASE IN STORAGE CLOSETS. REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE. LIGHTS OUT IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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