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AMERICANOS

11060 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for AMERICANOS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639832

Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICANOS · 11060 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK/BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492782

Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICANOS · 11060 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359254

Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICANOS · 11060 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 6-LBS OF COOKED PORK DATED (1-23-20) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $20.00- PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.OBSERVED SHEET PANS USED FOR LIDS FOR ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LID TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR, ICE BINS NOT CLEAN OF DERIS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND CLOSET, 2ND FL STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268311

Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICANOS · 11060 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON PEPSI COOLER #10 IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYER CABINETS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES(TIRES, COOLERS, SLICERS, TOOLS, ETC) IN REAR PREP AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261986

Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICANOS · 11060 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON CLOTH TARP, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR CLOTH TARP NEAR WATER HEATER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND TOOL STORAGE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALLS NEAR PORTABLE HEATER IN BASEMENT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON PEPSI COOLER #10 IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYER CABINETS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES(TIRES, COOLERS, SLICERS, TOOLS, ETC) IN REAR PREP AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145484

Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICANOS · 11060 S WESTERN AVE

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: OBSERVED NO LID FOR FRONT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW BRICK, ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144556

Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICANOS · 11060 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WAITER AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVOIDE, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP UNDER REAR DOOR, MUST REPAIR MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID FOR FRONT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, ALSO SEAL THE RAW WOOD IN THE WAITER STATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW BRICK WALL. ALSO NEED TO FINISH THE LADIES ROOM WALL BEHIND THE HAND SINKS., AND SEAL NEW DRY WALL IN WAITER STATION, AND CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM..

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