Amarit Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
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Score
Amarit Restaurant has been inspected 25 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Amarit Restaurant's 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AND SUSHI AREAS RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINER OF HANDSHANITZER, GLOVES, LEMON AND PEPER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 2:20PM TO 2:45PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 2:45PM CERTIFIED MANAGER YOUNGYUTH ONTHUAM ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SPICES, SUCH AS RICE, SUAGR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER THAT IDENTIFIES THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT HOLD PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Jul 2, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LOWER INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS/COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Aug 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SPICES, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER THAT IDENTIFIES THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT HOLD PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE GROUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED DO NOT STORE ITEMS ON THE GROUND AND ELEVATED EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Jul 7, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW FOR ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-49 F. MANAGER DISCARED 3 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE AND 20 POUNDS OF LEAFY GREENS ($64). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON MISO SOYBEAN PASTE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNSAFE OR ADULTERATED FOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF MISO SOYBEAN ($30.50). OBSERVED BULGING CANS OF BAMBOO SHOOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD BULGING CANS, HEAVILY DENTED CANS, OR CANS DENTED AT SEEM. MANAGER DISCARDED 25 POUNDS O BAMBOO SHOOT ($60). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO FLOOR. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THE FLOOR DRAIN FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WASTE WATER BACKUP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 ROACH IN KITCHEN ON DISH MACHINE AND ONE ROACH IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREAS ACCORDINGLY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON POTABLE WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. WATER WAS STORED IN A CATCH BUCKET. STAFF COULD NOT MOVE BUCKET WITHOUT NON POTABLE WATER DRIPPING ON AND CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO AVOID COMTAMINATION OF NON POTABLE WATER. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 POUND EGGPLANT AND 2 POUNDS OF SHRIMP ($22) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FISH ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP AROUND DISH MACHINE, AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED SURFACES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Mar 5, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHICH IS ALSO WHERE THE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED. REMOVE ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION IN THE KITCHEN.
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Dec 4, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 INCHES OF WASTE WATER ON FLOOR OF DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF DISH AREA. ALSO NOTICED WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN CONNECTED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM OR OTHER SYSTEM, INCLUDING USE OF SEWAGE TRANSPORT VEHICLES, WASTE RETENTION TANKS, PUMPS, PIPES, HOSES, AND CONNECTIONS THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, AND OPERATED ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW TUNA ON MENU. SAID ITEM IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED NOODLES AND COOKED CHICKEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED, SHOWER CURTAIN HANGING BETWEEN DIRTY DISHES STAGING ARE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DIRTY DISHES STAGING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULKING ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LIQUOR STORAGE AND DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA, MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LIQUOR STORE CLOSET AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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May 3, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN ALL PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL AND PAPER TOWELS BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE ON THE CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS AND SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Apr 26, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; 15 LBS OF COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN AT 50-57.4F, 10 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 58F, 5 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 50.7F AND 10 LBS OF CHOPPED VEGETABLES AT 57F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED WAS $225. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN ALL PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL AND PAPER TOWELS BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE ON THE CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS AND SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS SOME RUST ON THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE UTENSILS ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. -REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. --THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR AND FRONT SUSHI FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR FOOD AND FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THIS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AROUND THE REAR DISH MACHINE. THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR HAS FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR HAS A LOT OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 3, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Adulterated food found in kitchen, found live cockroaches crawling on dried beans inside a container at main kitchen food shelf, instructed mgr to keep all food safe from any adulteration. critical citation issued 7-38-005(B) beans discarded valued at $4.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Inadequate insects control found 12 live cockroaches in main kitchen and sushi station, instructed mgr to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended, serious citation issued 8-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: poor sanitation through out facility prep areas, grease, dirt and food debris noted. instructed to clean and maintain,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors not clean through kitchen area along wall base. dead roaches, dirt, moldy water, food debris. instructed to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: cracks and crevices noted through out kitchen and sushi station, instructed to seal and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: clutter noted in kitchen and sushi station, instructed mgr to remvove clutter and better organize.
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74
Apr 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES AT WALL BEHIND SUSHI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PLASTIC JUGS USED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE AND USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Sep 22, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK ITEMS UNLABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET AND THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ITEMS OR BETTER ORGANIZE THEM.
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Dec 4, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AT PREP LINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST SUPPLY SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP AT DISHMACHINE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. SPRAYER AT 1 COMP SINK DISH AREA LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE MISSING COVING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES BY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 17, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAK AT DRAINAGE PIPING AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 8, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON STAND UP PREP COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN RAILS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR LITTERED IN OFFICE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER WOK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELF RACKS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDERA AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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May 17, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN STAND UP COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERN ALSO MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS (X2)BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE(LEFT SIDE FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Nov 29, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 18, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES ON WALLS AND CEILING AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(OBSERVED ABOUT 35 FRUIT FLIES). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR/BOTTOM OF DISHMACHINE/DRAIN BOARDS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS AT DISHWASHING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR.(MISSING GROUTING BETWEEN TILES)
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Apr 16, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minor violation not corrected from report dated 12-10-09 report # 164499. (violation 38 Found no dipper well by scooped ice cream at front bar area) serious violation. citation issued.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at main preparation areas/basement storage areas.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Found excessive clutter at basement that must be removed.(old boxes, equipment, etc.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amarit Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amarit Restaurant on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amarit Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Amarit Restaurant.
Has Amarit Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Amarit Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Amarit Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Amarit Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amarit Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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