Ameritalia

1303 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Ameritalia has four inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Ameritalia's record stops at Jan 5, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ameritalia trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2017

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE MEN/WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN THE VENTS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF IDPH IN REGARDS TO THE FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE(S). MUST PROVIDE PROOF.

May 18, 2016

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION STORED ON FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

May 21, 2015

Routine

2 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, MEATBALLS) ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Jul 8, 2014

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ameritalia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ameritalia on file is from Jan 5, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Ameritalia's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ameritalia 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 Ameritalia 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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