AMC THEATRES RIVER EAST 21.

Chicago Health Dept

322 E ILLINOIS ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2024.

Last inspected Sep 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 23

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

"OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP WITH ICE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP.

AUG 5

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

standing water under soda machines. instructed to eliminate.

DEC 22

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, USING PAPER CUPS AS A SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND USE PROPER WASHABLE SCOOPS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT BAR SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

NOV 21

2016

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 14

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 500 INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OF NACHO CHEESE STORED INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 120F. THE TEMPERATURE DIAL ON THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT WAS TURNED DOWN AT TIME OF INSPECTION; UPON TURNING UP THE DIAL, I VERIFIED THE TEMPERATURE REACHED AT LEAST 140F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF NACHO CHEESE AT AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ICE MACHINES SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT ABOVE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPLASH DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 24

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR/SEAL GASKETS ON 2-DR REFRIGERATOR HOUSING BOTTLED WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN 3-DR FREEZER AT INTERIOR BOTTOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANTIZIE FAN COVER AT CEILING OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR OF DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SODA GUNS AND CRADLES OF SYURP BUILDUP AT BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT FREESTYLE MACHINE IN CONCESSION AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND WRAPPERS.

NOV 18

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE BAG AND BOX SODA DISPENSERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

OCT 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT IN SERVICE UPON ARRIVAL DUE TO REPAIRS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS WATER UNDER ICE MACHINES ON THE FLOOR AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE BAG AND BOX SODA DISPENSERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

OCT 17

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT IN SERVICE UPON ARRIVAL DUE TO REPAIRS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE RIGHT ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF A BLACK AND RED SUBSTANCE AND THE WATER TUBES FOR BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE TUBES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND TUBING. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS WATER UNDER ICE MACHINES ON THE FLOOR AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE BAG AND BOX SODA DISPENSERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

OCT 1

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

AUG 30

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR THE VIEWING CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS INSIDE A BINDER ALONG WITH THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORTS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST PARTICLES.

JUL 7

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

(7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE SERVING/HANDLING FOOD (PIZZA,CHICKEN FINGERS); MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE, AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED/SERVED. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS, AREAS UNDER SHELVES & COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM(EAST WALL) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. MISSING FLOOR TILE AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA MUST BE REPLACED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS UNDER 3-COMP SINK MUST BE CLEANED-DUE TO FOOD STAINS/MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

JUN 1

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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 ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. IE...HOT DOGS, PIZZA, ETC.. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN GUEST SERVICES MUST BE CLEANED AND OR ORGANIZED. REMOVE ANY CLUTTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN THEIR OWN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINERS. NOT IN THE ICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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