Americanos

September 15, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN (76.1F) AND MEN (73.5F) WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 159.7F, BEEF 136.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
code 25
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
code 41
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES, COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOUR EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN FRONT HOST, BAR, PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK THAT SECURELY COVERS THE NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN INDOORS AN ANY PUBLIC PLACE. 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED
code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 12, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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