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AMATOS PIZZA

953 W WILLOW ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586694

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556994

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED CHEF WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: BROKEN / MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: UNSEALED WHITE PANEL BETWEEN THE SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555752

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED CHEF WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: BROKEN / MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: UNSEALED WHITE PANEL BETWEEN THE SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555330

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SOME FOOD STORED IN COOLERS NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL PRODUCTS WITH A COMMON NAME

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO LOG BOOK NOR SERVICE INVOICES PROVIDED ON SITE AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C)CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED CHEF WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER IS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHROOM/ REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BROKEN / MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNSEALED WHITE PANEL BETWEEN THE SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE/ESPRESS MACHINE.ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE PIZZA OVEN BY THE HANDWASHING SINK

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370805

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,AT REAR STORAGE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BLADE OF CAN OPENER WITH GRIME AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY RUSTY LID AND BASE HAS BUBBLED PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: A LOT OF DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE WASHROOM,REPLACE SAID BULBS

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312303

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CAULKING AROUND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING AND WALLS VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167026

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROEPRLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANNELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE 3-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENYS ABOVE FRONT PREP TABLES AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955880

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS AT WALLBASE NEED CLEANING AT WALLBASE AT REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA NEAR REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOCLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALLS NEED TO BE FINISHED -PAINTED- AT THESE AREAS. WHERE WINDOW EXAUST FAN IS LOCATED AND AT REAR DRY STORAGE AT SOUTH WALL BEHIND DRY GOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH(PAINT WALLS SO AS TO BE SMMOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED CONDENSER UNIT LEAKING INTO PAN INSIDE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981762

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE CABINET DOOR NEAR SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF SMALL PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN FRONT OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AND UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA,OPENING AROUND WALL EXHAUST EXTENSION LINE NEAR SALAD COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST SEAL HOLE IN HAND SINK BASIN IN TOILETROOM

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979192

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1978584, DATED 12/22/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES #38; .#38-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. BUSINESS HAS 2 DAYS TO INSTALL THE REQUIRED EXPOSED HAND SINK. STAFF HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED TO USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, 10 FT AWAY, UNTIL HAND SINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN REAR PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE CABINET DOOR NEAR SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF SMALL PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN FRONT OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AND UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA,OPENING AROUND WALL EXHAUST EXTENSION LINE NEAR SALAD COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST SEAL HOLE IN HAND SINK BASIN IN TOILETROOM

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978584

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1725244 7/26/16 NOT CORRECTED #34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND HOT WATER TANK.#35-MUST CLEAN DIRT,FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILETROOM,WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR MOPSINK.#36-MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.#41-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOILETROOM AND BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE CABINET DOOR NEAR SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF SMALL PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN FRONT OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AND UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA,OPENING AROUND WALL EXHAUST EXTENSION LINE NEAR SALAD COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST SEAL HOLE IN HAND SINK BASIN IN TOILETROOM

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1725244

Location recorded for this inspection · AMATOS PIZZA · 953 W WILLOW ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF MIXER,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CAN OPENER,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND HOT WATER TANK

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILETROOM,WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR MOP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BEHIND POP & FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,HOLES IN WALLS IN TOILETROOM.MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIND POP& FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOILETROOM AND BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA.

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How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

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Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

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  • RIZZATA'S953 W WILLOW ST · Chicago, IL 60614Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • JAIMITOS BURRITOS1781 N CLYBOURN AVE · Chicago, IL 60614Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • YA YA MAS1755 N SHEFFIELD AVE · Chicago, IL 60614Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • WOK'S UP RESTAURANT1751 N SHEFFIELD AVE · Chicago, IL 60614Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • SPICES OF INDIA INC.1751 N SHEFFIELD AVE · Chicago, IL 60614Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • ALI'S GRILL1751 N SHEFFIELD AVE · Chicago, IL 60614Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1514750.

Food Inspections

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