Americanos

6666 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

American

Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Americanos is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. TOILET IS CURRENTLY FLUSHED WITH ROPE MADE OUT OF PLASTIC TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO STREET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Oct 17, 2024

License

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SERVICE/MOP SINK TO PROTECT THE DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL FLOORS AND WALLS IN EMPLYEE WASHROOM MUST BE NON ABSORBANT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Americanos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Americanos on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Americanos?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Americanos.

Has Americanos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Americanos have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Americanos 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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