FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
AMERICANOS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 14, 2022
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License #2560505
3
Total Violations
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #25
MINOR
Violation Details
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DISCLOSURE ON BRUNCH MENU AND MISSING ASTERISK(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS)ON DAILY BAR MENU. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Food Code Requirement
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11(C)
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA(STOVE, OVEN, GRILL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA(STOVE, OVEN, GRILL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection