A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul 19 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED JARS OF KIMCHI SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS SOLD "TO GO" WITH CONTACT INFORMATION AND INGREDIENTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Jan 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOUSE MADE KIMCHI ON SITE WITHOUT VARIANCE. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF KIMCHI TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF HOUSE MADE KIMCHI AND REQUEST VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESS INVOLVING THE FERMENTATION OF KIMCHI. INSTRUCTED TO HALT PRODUCTION OF KIMCHI AND REQUEST VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EITHER UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 19, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME SMALL HOLES AT WALLS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Jan 18, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OFEMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: PREMISES DID NOT HAVE SIGN POSTED INSIDE REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASK REGARDLESS OF THE VACCINATION STATUS. MUST PROVIDE SIGN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POSTING OF SIGNAGE INFORMING PATRONS OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED ENTITIES AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE PREMISES. MUST POST REQUIRED SIGNAGE
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: PREMISES IS OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD OF DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
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Jul 7, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AT 75.0F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT MOP SINK TO 100.0F.
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Nov 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT (LEFT-SIDE) FOR HAND SINK AT REAR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 5, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELFS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCREEN ON REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:2 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.MUST PEST-PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT (LEFT-SIDE) FOR HAND SINK AT REAR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE.MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAIMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT-TAPE ALL ACROSS TOP PANEL OF ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS-DEBRIS HANGING ON KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALL/CEILING AND AROUND PIPES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AND PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL TCS FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALLS IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
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Mar 28, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, and by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.).
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink area, and by rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet in rear kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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May 10, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BOTTLED FOOD FOR SALE (KIMCHI AND FERMENTED GARLIC) INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. (NAME OF BUSINESS/ADDRESS/INGREDIENTS ETC)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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May 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTURCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND WALL NOT SEALED ALONG WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED TO RUBBER COVING. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION FOUND GLASS JARS CONTAINING KIMCHE AND MUSHROOMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE A SMALL BLACK ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE, PRODUCT NAME, EXPIRATION DATE, BUSINESS NAME , ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR AND BROWN RICE NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST LABEL AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. PRESENTLY A WRENCH IS ATTACHED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE COLD WATER FAUCET SIDE. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 12, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED TILES AT CEILING ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON COUNTER TOP BEHIND FRONT PREP/STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVINGS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE 56.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED TECHNICIAN FOR CONSULTATION.COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF 39.8F. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION w#7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 48F TO 79F. (KIM CHI 48.5F, YELLOW FLOUR(MONG BEANS AND RICE),CONTAINER OF TOFU 48.3, NOODLES 50.8F,ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES INSIDE INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS 51.5F(ONIONS,CARROTS,MUSHROOMS ETC),INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED TOFU 56.4F AND SEA WEED 53.2F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 60LBS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE OF ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS INSIDE THE DISH WASHER WITH TEMPERATURE 115F.(HOT TEMP SANITIZER) NORMAL FROM 180F AND ABOVE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH WASHER UNTIL THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE IS ATTAINED. BY END OF THIS INSPECTION TEMPERATURE OF DISHWASHER WAS READING 183F. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED TILES AT CEILING ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON COUNTER TOP BEHIND FRONT PREP/STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVINGS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area, storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Nov 4, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area under cooking equipment need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in front prep area shall be replaced/provided.Rear storage ceiling had hole, gaps, shall be repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Missing vent guard in kitchen prep area shall be provided, exhaust fan in men's bathroom in state of disrepair(broken)shall be replaced/repaired.
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Jan 14, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler. Must date and label food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, coolers, storage shelving not clean need deatiled cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in storage room under heavy equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repair/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in food prep area need cleaning, missing, broken light shields in rear storage area shall be provided/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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May 19, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under prep tables and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor in storage room.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall and ceiling in several areas not sealed. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint. Coving not installed along wallbase not storage room. Instructed to seal and install coving. Ceiling tile missing and damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all tiles.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul.
Has A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A-Mi-Tha Restaurant — Amitabul is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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