Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: May 5, 2015
70
Score
Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine, located at 4559 S Halsted St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on May 5, 2015, resulting in a score of 70. The inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues related to food temperature, utensil storage, and surface maintenance. Historically, this facility has maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its ten recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Nov 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 14, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 4, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 23, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 12, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 22, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Violations — May 5, 2015 Inspection
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS:8LBS COOKED RICE AT 50.1F AND 10LBS OF SALSA AT 49.9F BOTH FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARD AND DENATURED. TOTAL WEIGHT 18LBS AND COST $90. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
3
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED SILVERWARE ON TABLES AND CLEAN DISHES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT AND CONTAMINATION. MUST COVER OR WRAP SILVERWAR AND INVERT DISHES.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR MISSING IT'S COVER. MUST PROVIDE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
45
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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