MAY 5
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AMELIA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
4559 S HALSTED ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 5, 2015 · passed with conditions
5 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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).
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR MISSING IT'S COVER. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
NOV 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 142013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 42012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 4
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 232012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
APR 82011PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 242011FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2011
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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 222010PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY LOWER SHELF IN DISHMACHINE AREA.
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.
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.
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
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