SEP 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AMC THEATRES RIVER EAST 21.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
322 E ILLINOIS ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 23, 2024 · passed with conditions
6 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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 52022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 5
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
standing water under soda machines. instructed to eliminate.
DEC 222017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT BAR SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
NOV 142016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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.
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 242015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR/SEAL GASKETS ON 2-DR REFRIGERATOR HOUSING BOTTLED WATER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN 3-DR FREEZER AT INTERIOR BOTTOM.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN SODA GUNS AND CRADLES OF SYURP BUILDUP AT BAR.
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 182014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 18
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 202014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 172014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 12013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 1
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
AUG 302012PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* 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)
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 72011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
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 12010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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