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Restaurant: Amelia's Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Address: 4559 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Sep 4, 2012

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100

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ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED.
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
PAINT RUSTY LOWER SHELF IN DISHMACHINE AREA.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, & EXTERIORS OF EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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.
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.
REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.

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
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL IN BASEMENT.
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.

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
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. VIOLATION CORRECTED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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.
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.
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.
UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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.

NO FLIES NOTED. REAR DOOR REPAIRED.
SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS PROPERLY STORED.
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
CLEAN KNIVE IN KNIFE RACK.
WIPING CLOTHS STORED PROPERLY.

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