Amc Theatres Galewood 14

5530 W Homer St, Chicago, IL 60639
American
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2022
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Amc Theatres Galewood 14 nine times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Nov 22, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Amc Theatres Galewood 14 since Nov 22, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Amc Theatres Galewood 14 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 22, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE DISH TRAYS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN DISH TRAYS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS; OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 78F-85F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE THE FOOD SERVICE COUNTER WHERE THE REGISTERS ARE LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE DISH TRAYS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN DISH TRAYS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2301135 ON 7/15/19: 38 - 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HALLWAYS OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS. ALSO, OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON A WALL OUTSIDE OF ONE OF THE THEATRES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE COUNTERTOP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL LISTED SUPPLIES ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 14, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FREEZER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO LABEL ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF INTERIOR SHELVING UNIT, LOCATED AT HIGH SIDE BEVERAGE STATION, LINED WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF AUTO FRYER LOCATED AT FRONT CONCESSION WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINET SHELVING, AT FRONT CONCESSIONS AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER 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: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD DIRECTLY ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER, ON FLOOR, BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ICE MACHINES, IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR CONCESSION PREP/STORAGE, AREA ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 5, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FREEZER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO LABEL ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF INTERIOR SHELVING UNIT, LOCATED AT HIGH SIDE BEVERAGE STATION, LINED WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF AUTO FRYER LOCATED AT FRONT CONCESSION WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINET SHELVING, AT FRONT CONCESSIONS AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER 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: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD DIRECTLY ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER, ON FLOOR, BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ICE MACHINES, IN REAR FOOD CONCESSION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR CONCESSION PREP/STORAGE, AREA ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNDERCOUNTER CABINETS/CUP HOLDER AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES/ COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FLOOR DRAINS CONNECTED TO SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 29, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUNF FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT ALL KITCHEN AREAS AND STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND FLUSH DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ENCLOSED DEEP FRYER AT FRONT CONCESSION AREAS WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PRREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE AT FRONT CONCESSION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amc Theatres Galewood 14 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amc Theatres Galewood 14 on file is from Nov 22, 2022. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amc Theatres Galewood 14?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Amc Theatres Galewood 14.

Has Amc Theatres Galewood 14's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Amc Theatres Galewood 14 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Amc Theatres Galewood 14 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.