Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Chicago Health Dept

4559 S HALSTED ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2015.

Last inspected May 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2015

Inspection history

MAY 5

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS:8LBS COOKED RICE AT 50.1F AND 10LBS OF SALSA AT 49.9F BOTH FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARD AND DENATURED. TOTAL WEIGHT 18LBS AND COST $90. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SILVERWARE ON TABLES AND CLEAN DISHES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT AND CONTAMINATION. MUST COVER OR WRAP SILVERWAR AND INVERT DISHES.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR MISSING IT'S COVER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

NOV 14

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KITCHEN FLOOR MISSING FLOOR TILES/CRACKED TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENT DUSTY IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHIINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE DUSTY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVEDTHE FRONT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OUT SINK STOPPERS(USING PLASTIC TO STOP UP SINK), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

FEB 18

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER MICROWAVE. NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD IN DISH ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CUTTING BOARDS, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER. NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS MENS ROOM.ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP.

MAR 14

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL RAW WOOD AT FRONT BAR IN NEED OF SEELING, SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAINTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILL AND STOVE TOP TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLLORS IN THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS IN PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REGROUTING. FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN BATHROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF FINISHING. EXPOSED DRY WALL MUST BE SEALED. WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AT GARBAGE AREA. WALLS IN COFFEE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL COFFEE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN DISH AREA AND PREP LINE IN NEED OF SHIELDING WTIH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED OR REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 4

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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AUG 23

2012

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

3 COOKED ROTISSIERRE CHICKENS ON COUNTERTOP IN REAR AT 78.9F. INSTD MGR MUST MAINTAIN PROPER HOLDING, STORAGE TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME 10LBS $15 VALUE.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

LIVE HOUSE FLIES (OVER 5) NOTED ON PREMISES. REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF, GAPS (APPROX 1 INCH) AROUND FRAME OF DOOR (TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES). INSTD TO HAVE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (STRAWS) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO BE STORED IN SANITARY CARTON AS PURCHASES UNTIL USED. MULTI-USE UTENSILS (SETTINGS, GLASSWARE) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PRE-WRAP PLACE SETTINGS OR SET AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK, GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED, RUSTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 12

2011

PASS · 0 violations

APR 8

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. FOUND-4LBS RAW OYSTERS/-6LBS MUSSELS IN SHELL IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE,LABELS,NO RECIEPT FOR OYSTERS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER DISPOSED OF SEAFOOD-CDI.COST OF MUSSELS APPROX $25.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

MAR 24

2011

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

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.FACILITIES 3-COMP SINK LAST COMPARTMENT LEAKING WATER /CRACKED IN POOR REPAIR,NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN SINK. MUST HAVE SINK REPAIRED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL IN BASEMENT.

NOV 22

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. EMPTY SANITIZER BUCKET FOUND CONNECTED TO LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, NO EXTRA PRODUCT ON PREMISES-DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE CANNOT BE USED UNTIL SANITIZING SOLUTION IS DELIVERED AND HOOKED UP TO UNIT AND IT IS REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 WHEN READY-MUST MANUALLY WASH, RINSE & SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMP. SINK UNTIL SANITIZING SOLUTION IS CONNECTED TO MACHINE AND 100PPM RESIDUAL CAN BE READ ON CHLORINE TEST STRIP-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY LOWER SHELF IN DISHMACHINE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, & EXTERIORS OF EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN FURNACE AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR LOWER SECTION OF REAR EXIT DOOR, MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. RE-PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NOTICED AND CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

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