Americanos
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
70
Score
Americanos has been inspected 17 times since 2018. Americanos was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 22 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Americanos' 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE PREP AREAS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN BUCKET/CONTAINER OF WATER AND SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NO COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID/COVER TO PROTECT THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION FROM HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, DIRT, BUGS, ETC. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: VENT IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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70
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN VENT AREA IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND A HOLE AT THE LOWER WALL BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DARK ESUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE OUTTER LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH PEELING PAINT, HEAVY RUST ON ALL SHELVING AND A DARK DUST BUILD UP LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ALL OF THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST REPLACE*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPLATTER AND OR SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN FLOORS IN BAD CONDITION IN NEED OF SEALED CRACK, PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN...ALSO OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING ROOM FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER AND DIRT IN FLOOR POCKETS DUE TO FLOOR NOT BEING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST*** SEAL, PAINT AND OR REPAIR ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOORS IN AREAS EASY TO CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALL IN BOTH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK UNDER 1 COMP SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGOSANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF NEW DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR RODENT PROOFED.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAIN WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN AND AROUND DRAIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL KNIVES WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES,
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE ANY HAZARD OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT REAR DOOR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGN DAMAGED IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN IN BAR AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
Sep 27, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA(STOVE, OVEN, GRILL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jul 21, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA(STOVE, OVEN, GRILL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jul 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DISCLOSURE ON BRUNCH MENU AND MISSING ASTERISK(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS)ON DAILY BAR MENU. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA(STOVE, OVEN, GRILL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Sep 22, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES, COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
Sep 15, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN (76.1F) AND MEN (73.5F) WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 159.7F, BEEF 136.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES, COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN FRONT HOST, BAR, PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK THAT SECURELY COVERS THE NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN INDOORS AN ANY PUBLIC PLACE. 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED
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39
Mar 12, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES, COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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74
Jan 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 6-LBS OF COOKED PORK DATED (1-23-20) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $20.00- PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.OBSERVED SHEET PANS USED FOR LIDS FOR ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LID TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR, ICE BINS NOT CLEAN OF DERIS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND CLOSET, 2ND FL STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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67
Feb 21, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON PEPSI COOLER #10 IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYER CABINETS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES(TIRES, COOLERS, SLICERS, TOOLS, ETC) IN REAR PREP AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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61
Feb 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON CLOTH TARP, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR CLOTH TARP NEAR WATER HEATER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND TOOL STORAGE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALLS NEAR PORTABLE HEATER IN BASEMENT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON PEPSI COOLER #10 IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYER CABINETS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES(TIRES, COOLERS, SLICERS, TOOLS, ETC) IN REAR PREP AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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50
Feb 26, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID FOR FRONT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW BRICK, ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM.
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Feb 6, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WAITER AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVOIDE, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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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: OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP UNDER REAR DOOR, MUST REPAIR MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
22
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID FOR FRONT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, ALSO SEAL THE RAW WOOD IN THE WAITER STATION.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW BRICK WALL. ALSO NEED TO FINISH THE LADIES ROOM WALL BEHIND THE HAND SINKS., AND SEAL NEW DRY WALL IN WAITER STATION, AND CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM..
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Americanos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Americanos on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Americanos?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Americanos.
Has Americanos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Americanos have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Americanos 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 Americanos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Americanos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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