Amc Theatres 600 North Michigan 9
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Amc Theatres 600 North Michigan 9 17 times, with records going back to 2010. Amc Theatres 600 North Michigan 9 was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS ESPECIALLY AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD WATER HANDLE MUST BE REPAIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/LITTER ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Pooling water under dish machine at bar area. Instructed to eliminate standing water.
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Dec 30, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled ( flour bins ) instructed to label.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
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Apr 7, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITH "OUT OF ORDER" SIGNAGE ON 3RD FLOOR. OBSERVED WHITE BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF RESERVIOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
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Nov 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HOTDOGS ARE BEING PREPARED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INDOOR PORTABLE GREASE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE ALL THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Aug 8, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD TEST-KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/LITTER ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 28, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO POST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: WET RAGS STORED IN THE CORNER OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROEPRLY TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEDING.
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Dec 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN AT BAR ON 1ST FLOOR WITH CONSUMABLE ICE NEEDS A LID COVER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT LEVEL 6 DRY STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS.
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Sep 30, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING ON THE 5TH FLOOR MOP SINK AND CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PACKAGING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP AT THE 6TH FLOOR CONCESSION STAND SODA DISPENSER OPEN SITE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES/BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO THE 5TH FLOOR MOP SINK WITHOUT GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES/BASEBOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH CONSTRUCTION DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE 4TH AND 5TH FLOOR CUSTOMER WOMENS RESTROOM 1ST AND HANDICAP STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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Sep 27, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA WHILE WATER WAS BEING RUN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE SINK SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY AND DOES NOT BACK UP INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PREMISES HAS AN ADDITIONAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR TO WASH AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Feb 6, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING/DISPENSING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. THE WATER FROM THE BOTTOM PIPE (RIGHT COMPARTMENT) OF THE 3-C0MP. SINK (6th FLOOR), IS LEAKING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR-MUST FIX. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF SINKS, BOTTOM OF CABINETS AT SERVING STATIONS ,& INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINES, THRU-OUT PREMISES. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAPS, UNDER EQUIPMENT & SINKS MUST BE FREE OF SPILLS/DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Nov 2, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amc Theatres 600 North Michigan 9 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amc Theatres 600 North Michigan 9 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amc Theatres 600 North Michigan 9?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Amc Theatres 600 North Michigan 9.
Has Amc Theatres 600 North Michigan 9's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amc Theatres 600 North Michigan 9 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amc Theatres 600 North Michigan 9 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 Theatres 600 North Michigan 9 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amc Theatres 600 North Michigan 9 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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