Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37 has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37 on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & STAINED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A) : STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINK OF RUNNER PREP AREA-87.8F.DISH WASHER AREA-88.2F.WOMEN'S FRONT TOILET ROOM-2ND-69.3F & 3RD SINK & 1ST ONE NOT OPERABLE,UNISEX TOILET ROOM-93.9F.REAR WOMEN'S-MIDDLE-92.7F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TATER TOTS,HAMBURGER,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & STAINED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS WHEEL BASES,DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINK OF RUNNER PREP AREA-73.4F.DISH WASHER AREA-74.5F.WOMEN'S FRONT TOILET ROOM-2ND & 3RD SINK AND 1ST ONE NOT OPERABLE,UNISEX TOILET ROOM-93.9F.REAR WOMEN'S-80.1F-89.2F AND MEN'S 74.3F-89.0F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TATER TOTS,HAMBURGER,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & STAINED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS WHEEL BASES,DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 15, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(COOKED BACON) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 87.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $60 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN ENTREE AREA(KITCHEN) AND FAMILY WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN ENTREE AREA(KITCHEN) AND IN FAMILY WASHROOM.
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Jun 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BURGERS, NACHOS, ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE LEFT SIDE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREPARATION SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION.
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No heat strips for high temp dish machine, no irreversible thermometer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container (flour) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Insulation around cooling line in walk-in cooler in poor repair, instructed to replace.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
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Aug 10, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN 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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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THEREMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBESRVED TOILET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKINING. INSTRUCTED TO COREECT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBESRVED THREE LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING UNDERNEATH HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
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Aug 18, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 20 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN A LARGE BUCKET HELD AT 72.4F IN HOT STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW 20 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN HOT STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW FROZEN FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE, ie.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSOANL ITEMS ( PHONE ) KEPT ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PEROSNAL ITEMS AWAY FORM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Feb 18, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.
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Mar 28, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT OPERABLE AND WITH AN "OUT OF ORDER" SIGN DISPLAYED ON THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE HANDSINK FAUCET UNIT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM CLOSEST TO THEATER 10. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF MENTIONED AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 9, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A COVER FOR ICE BIN AT THE BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD SPILLS BEHIND COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jul 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 113.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LARGE AMOUNTS OF ACCUMULATED GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED IN GARBAGE CANS WITH NO LIDS IN THE REAR HALLWAY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL GARBAGE IN CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH GREASE OR DEBRIS BEHIND THE CONVO OVEN AT THE COOK LINE AND UNDER THE SHELVING INSIDE OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AT THE BAR AREA ON COUNTER TOPS. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLEAN UTENSILS STORED UNCOVERED IN A HALLWAY WITH AN UNAPPROVED CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER AND STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS IN AN APPROVED AREA.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair(broken), 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, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need 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, prep tables, 3 compartment sink, kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(corners). Floors in drink expo area, and in dish machine areas need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in prep areas that had stains/damaged shall be replaced/repaired. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning.
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Dec 10, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND THE DRAIN INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PLUMBERS PUTTY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON COUNTERS, SHELVING AND SINKS AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR WITH CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE DISH ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND THE PLUMBING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37.
Has Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37 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 Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amc Dine-In Theatres Block 37 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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