PASS
Risk 1 (High)
AMERICANOS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 25, 2024
Canvass
License #2560505
3
Total Violations
3
Minor
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on January 25, 2024. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #43
MINOR
Violation Details
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL KNIVES WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES,
Why This Matters
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
Food Code Requirement
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Specific Requirements
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.12
Violation #45
MINOR
Violation Details
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE ANY HAZARD OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Food Code Requirement
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Specific Requirements
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-903.11
Violation #45
MINOR
Violation Details
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE ANY HAZARD OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Food Code Requirement
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Specific Requirements
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-903.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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