American Girl Place

845 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

American

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, American Girl Place has three inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Sep 23, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that American Girl Place's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 23, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so American Girl Place is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2013

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: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND TOP OF HEAT LAMPS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

Nov 2, 2012

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOOD MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND FOOD STRAINER WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO NOT TO USE CHIPPED OR POOR REPAIR UTENSILS.

Oct 24, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND HANDSINK'S COUNTERTOPS (IN VARIOUS WAIT STAFF STATIONS) MUST BE REPLACED/RE-SEALED TO PREVENT WATER SEEPING THRU THE THE WOOD COUNTERS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: A LIGHT BULB IS OUT AT THE REAR SECTION OF A DRY STORAGE AREA-MUST REPLACE. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Girl Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at American Girl Place on file is from Sep 23, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at American Girl Place?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at American Girl Place.

Has American Girl Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at American Girl Place have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at American Girl Place means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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