Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: May 5, 2015
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Score
Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine has been inspected 10 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 5, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since May 5, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN FLOOR MISSING FLOOR TILES/CRACKED TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT DUSTY IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHIINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE DUSTY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDTHE FRONT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OUT SINK STOPPERS(USING PLASTIC TO STOP UP SINK), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
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Feb 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER MICROWAVE. NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD IN DISH ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CUTTING BOARDS, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER. NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS MENS ROOM.ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP.
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Mar 14, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD AT FRONT BAR IN NEED OF SEELING, SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAINTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILL AND STOVE TOP TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLLORS IN THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS IN PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REGROUTING. FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BATHROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF FINISHING. EXPOSED DRY WALL MUST BE SEALED. WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AT GARBAGE AREA. WALLS IN COFFEE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL COFFEE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN DISH AREA AND PREP LINE IN NEED OF SHIELDING WTIH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED OR REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 4, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Aug 23, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 3 COOKED ROTISSIERRE CHICKENS ON COUNTERTOP IN REAR AT 78.9F. INSTD MGR MUST MAINTAIN PROPER HOLDING, STORAGE TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME 10LBS $15 VALUE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE HOUSE FLIES (OVER 5) NOTED ON PREMISES. REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF, GAPS (APPROX 1 INCH) AROUND FRAME OF DOOR (TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES). INSTD TO HAVE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (STRAWS) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO BE STORED IN SANITARY CARTON AS PURCHASES UNTIL USED. MULTI-USE UTENSILS (SETTINGS, GLASSWARE) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PRE-WRAP PLACE SETTINGS OR SET AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK, GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED, RUSTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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May 12, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. FOUND-4LBS RAW OYSTERS/-6LBS MUSSELS IN SHELL IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE,LABELS,NO RECIEPT FOR OYSTERS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER DISPOSED OF SEAFOOD-CDI.COST OF MUSSELS APPROX $25.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Mar 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 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.FACILITIES 3-COMP SINK LAST COMPARTMENT LEAKING WATER /CRACKED IN POOR REPAIR,NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN SINK. MUST HAVE SINK REPAIRED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Nov 22, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. EMPTY SANITIZER BUCKET FOUND CONNECTED TO LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, NO EXTRA PRODUCT ON PREMISES-DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE CANNOT BE USED UNTIL SANITIZING SOLUTION IS DELIVERED AND HOOKED UP TO UNIT AND IT IS REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 WHEN READY-MUST MANUALLY WASH, RINSE & SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMP. SINK UNTIL SANITIZING SOLUTION IS CONNECTED TO MACHINE AND 100PPM RESIDUAL CAN BE READ ON CHLORINE TEST STRIP-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY LOWER SHELF IN DISHMACHINE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, & EXTERIORS OF EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN FURNACE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR LOWER SECTION OF REAR EXIT DOOR, MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. RE-PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NOTICED AND CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine on file is from May 5, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine.
Has Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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