Amc Theatres River East 21
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2024
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Amc Theatres River East 21 stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Amc Theatres River East 21's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP WITH ICE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP.
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Aug 5, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: standing water under soda machines. instructed to eliminate.
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Dec 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, USING PAPER CUPS AS A SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND USE PROPER WASHABLE SCOOPS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT BAR SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Nov 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 500 INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OF NACHO CHEESE STORED INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 120F. THE TEMPERATURE DIAL ON THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT WAS TURNED DOWN AT TIME OF INSPECTION; UPON TURNING UP THE DIAL, I VERIFIED THE TEMPERATURE REACHED AT LEAST 140F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF NACHO CHEESE AT AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ICE MACHINES SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT ABOVE THE 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: OBSERVED SPLASH DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/SEAL GASKETS ON 2-DR REFRIGERATOR HOUSING BOTTLED WATER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN 3-DR FREEZER AT INTERIOR BOTTOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANTIZIE FAN COVER AT CEILING OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SODA GUNS AND CRADLES OF SYURP BUILDUP AT BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FREESTYLE MACHINE IN CONCESSION AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND WRAPPERS.
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Nov 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE BAG AND BOX SODA DISPENSERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Oct 20, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT IN SERVICE UPON ARRIVAL DUE TO REPAIRS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER UNDER ICE MACHINES ON THE FLOOR AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE BAG AND BOX SODA DISPENSERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT IN SERVICE UPON ARRIVAL DUE TO REPAIRS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE RIGHT ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF A BLACK AND RED SUBSTANCE AND THE WATER TUBES FOR BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE TUBES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND TUBING. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER UNDER ICE MACHINES ON THE FLOOR AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE BAG AND BOX SODA DISPENSERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Aug 30, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR THE VIEWING CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS INSIDE A BINDER ALONG WITH THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORTS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST PARTICLES.
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Jul 7, 2011
Complaint
3 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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE SERVING/HANDLING FOOD (PIZZA,CHICKEN FINGERS); MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE, AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED/SERVED. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS, AREAS UNDER SHELVES & COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM(EAST WALL) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. MISSING FLOOR TILE AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA MUST BE REPLACED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER 3-COMP SINK MUST BE CLEANED-DUE TO FOOD STAINS/MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Jun 1, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. IE...HOT DOGS, PIZZA, ETC.. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN GUEST SERVICES MUST BE CLEANED AND OR ORGANIZED. REMOVE ANY CLUTTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN THEIR OWN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINERS. NOT IN THE ICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amc Theatres River East 21 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amc Theatres River East 21 on file is from Sep 23, 2024. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amc Theatres River East 21?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Amc Theatres River East 21.
Has Amc Theatres River East 21's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amc Theatres River East 21 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amc Theatres River East 21 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Amc Theatres River East 21 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amc Theatres River East 21 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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