Food Safety Report: Amber Agave, 1310 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 12, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed an excessive amount of white pesticide application scattered heavily throughout premises on floor along walls behind all equipment from prep areas to food storage areas, tool storage and hot water tank areas, on pipes of all equipment. Must remove pesticide, clean and sanitize areas. (priority foundation 7-38-015)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom of front & rear door must make tight fitting.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed paper cups stored inside of food storage containers must remove and store properly.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on shelving units throughout.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gasket along bottom of walk in freezer.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed discolored chemical test strips to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from legs and wheel bases of cooking equipment and coolers,interior & exterior of fryers.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed no hot running water under city pressure throughout premises at hand sinks in prep, dish washing, and toilet room areas (77. 0f-89. 6f) and 3 3-compartment sink (87. 8f). Must have hot running water at hand sinks at 100. 0f and 3- compartment sink at 110. 0f. Must repair and maintain. (priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)hot running water has been restored at all above mentioned sinks throughout premises at 11:15 a. M.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease from walls behind cooking equipment and in walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged and broken floor tiles in rear prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dust build up from ceiling vents in dining area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean debris build up from filters at both hoods of cooking equipment.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: must provide food allergen training for all food managers and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2594621 5/15/24 not corrected-#55-6-501. 11 observed caulk bubbling on ceiling above door leading to kitchen and instructed manager to ensure all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed holes in brick walls in dining room towards the ceiling. Instructed manager to ensure all holes are sealed. #55-6-201. 11 observed brick walls throughout facility. Instructed manager to seal all brick walls to ensure bricks are smooth and easily cleanable. #55- 6-501. 13 observed debris buildup on floors throughout the kitchen. Instructed manager to clean. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Source: chicago.gov