Amarit Restaurant

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats thawing in a plastic container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage containers and spices, such as rice, suagr out of the original packaging without a labels on the dry storage container that identifies the product inside of the container. Instructed to provide labels for all dry storage containers that hold products that are out of the original packaging.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the freezer in the front prep. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fryers, in between cooking equipment and the wok station with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed the gaskets of all prep coolers with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around the sinks, dish machine, cooking and cooling equipment in the front and rear prep areas with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. -walls around the cooking/cooling equipment, sinks and storage racks with food, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls throughout.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Lower interior surfaces of the reach in freezers/coolers with food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leaks at the base of both faucets on the 3-compartment sink in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to repair leaks and maintain good plumbing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around the sinks, dish machine, cooking and cooling equipment in the front and rear prep areas with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. -walls around the cooking/cooling equipment, sinks and storage racks with food, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls throughout.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers and spices, out of the original packaging without a labels on the dry storage container that identifies the product inside of the container. Instructed to provide labels for all dry storage containers that hold products that are out of the original packaging.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead insects on the ground in various areas of the 1st floor rear food prep area. Instructed to remove dead insects, clean and sanitize.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates not inverted in the rear food prep area and in the customer service area. Instructed to invert all tableware in order to prevent from possible contamination at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers, in between cooking equipment and the wok station with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed the gaskets of all prep coolers with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored directly on the ground both 3 compartment sinks. Observed clutter in the food prep area and in the employee toilet room. Instructed do not store items on the ground and elevated everything at least 6 inches and remove unnecessary clutter and organize the food prep area and the employee toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed a black substance on the wall by the ice machine. Observed floors throughout with accumulated food and dirt debris in both food prep area and in the basement dry storage area. Instructed to clean all.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed live roach activity in the following areas: 1 roach in kitchen on dish machine and one roach in front food prep area. Instructed manager to service areas accordingly. Recommended pest control treatment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed non potable water from condenser unit dripping within walk in cooler. Water was stored in a catch bucket. Staff could not move bucket without non potable water dripping on and contaminating food items. Instructed manager to repair condenser to avoid comtamination of non potable water. Manager discarded 1/2 pound eggplant and 2 pounds of shrimp ($22) priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soil build up around dish machine, and on counters throughout kitchen. Instructed manager to clean all soiled surfaces

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at hand washing sink in front sushi area. Instructed manager to repair leak at hand washing sink

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on ventilation system above griddle. Instructed manager to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet neck of the two comp sink in the kitchen; repair leak at faucet neck.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under the wok station in the kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize and maintain employee washroom which is also where the utility sink is located. Remove items stored inside of the utility sink.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed, shower curtain hanging between dirty dishes staging are and food preparation area. Must provide barrier between food preparation area and dirty dishes staging area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in the following areas: liquor storage and dry storage. Must replace. Observed stained ceiling tiles above dry storage area, must replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed caulking on top of 3 compartment sink filled with black mold like substance. Must clean sanitize and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light in the following areas: liquor store closet and dry storage area. Must replace.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (beef, chicken) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date located in all prep cooler, refrigerators and freezers. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil and paper towels being used as a shelf liner on the shelf next to the cooking equipment. Observed accumulated ice on the condenser located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all prep coolers and refrigerators with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors thru out with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean under dish machine and 3 compartment sink and under and around all prep tables, prep coolers and shelves and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a broken light shield located in the food prep area. Instructed to replace.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed a broken light shield located in the food prep area. Instructed to replace.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease dumpster lid and ground not maintained with accumulated grease on top of the dumpster lid and on the ground around the dumpster. Instructed to clean outside grease dumpster lid and ground and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (beef, chicken) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date located in all prep cooler, refrigerators and freezers. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil and paper towels being used as a shelf liner on the shelf next to the cooking equipment. Observed accumulated ice on the condenser located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all prep coolers and refrigerators with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors thru out with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean under dish machine and 3 compartment sink and under and around all prep tables, prep coolers and shelves and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a broken light shield located in the food prep area. Instructed to replace.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside the prep cooler located across from the cooking equipment. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: There is some rust on the storage racks by the 3-compartment sink where the utensils are stored in the rear food preparation area. Instructed to remove rust. -reach in freezer in the basement and in the front preparation area has thick ice build up. Instructed to remove and maintain. --the cutting boards in the rear and front sushi food preparation area has deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: The interior of the oven, deep fryers and reach in freezers has food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the floor drains, the floors under the dish machine, cooking/cooling equipment, 3-compartment sink, storage racks and in the corners in the rear food and front sushi preparation with food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found this black substance on the walls around the rear dish machine. The vents in the toilet rooms and food preparation area has thick dirt/dust build up. The walls and ceiling in the rear has food, dirt, grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the walls, vents and ceiling tiles.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: There is a leak at the base of the right faucet on the rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix the leak. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: The storage rooms in the basement and 1st floor has a lot of clutter. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize all others. Maintain same.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control found 12 live cockroaches in main kitchen and sushi station, instructed mgr to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended, serious citation issued 8-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: poor sanitation through out facility prep areas, grease, dirt and food debris noted. instructed to clean and maintain,

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

Inspector’s note: floors not clean through kitchen area along wall base. dead roaches, dirt, moldy water, food debris. instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: cracks and crevices noted through out kitchen and sushi station, instructed to seal and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: clutter noted in kitchen and sushi station, instructed mgr to remvove clutter and better organize.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control, found 10 live cockroaches at wall behind sushi station, instructed to eliminate insects activity in affected areas, pest control service recommended. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Disposable plastic jugs used as a multi-use container, instructed to discontinue and use proper utensils.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk items unlabeled in the rear prep area and basement storage. Instructed to label all bulk items.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet bases leaking at the rear prep area 3 compartment sink right faucet and the employee restroom faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter throughout the facility. Instructed to remove the items or better organize them.

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets in need of replacing worn. Must replace and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of all reach in coolers to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean all floors throughout to remove all build up under and around all equipment. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed in prep area. Worn and discolored. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean sides of cooking equipment to remove all food build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean under cooking equipment to remove all food spills and build up. Floors in basement storage area in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must clean at prep line.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields need in basement storage area. Must supply shields and maintain at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap at dishmachine 1 compartment sink area. Sprayer at 1 comp sink dish area leaking. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must date/label potentially hazardous foods in all coolers/freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the following: storage racks in prep area and walk-in coolers, interior of coolers/freezers and cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains, floors under/around all heavy equipment, sinks and in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must regrout floors under cooking equipment and replace missing coving in basement liquor storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace broken/missing wall tiles by exposed hand washing sink and cooking equipment in prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leaks at the base of both faucets on the 3-comp. Sink in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate all unnecessary articles/clutter in basement and in employee's toilet room and organize areas.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at lower level storage areas.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found leak at drainage piping at basement storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON STAND UP PREP COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN RAILS

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR LITTERED IN OFFICE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER WOK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELF RACKS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDERA AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN STAND UP COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERN ALSO MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.

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

Inspector’s note: 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. OBSERVED PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS (X2)BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE(LEFT SIDE FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found fruit fly activity at premises on walls and ceiling at main kitchen areas.(observed about 35 fruit flies). Serious violation. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found exterior/bottom of dishmachine/drain boards not clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors at dishwashing areas in poor repair.(missing grouting between tiles)

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minor violation not corrected from report dated 12-10-09 report # 164499. (violation 38 Found no dipper well by scooped ice cream at front bar area) serious violation. citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at main preparation areas/basement storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Found excessive clutter at basement that must be removed.(old boxes, equipment, etc.)