Americano 1816
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
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AMERICANO 1816, located at 1800 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 15, 2026. This inspection identified eight minor violations related to utensil and surface cleanliness. Across seven previous inspections, the Italian restaurant has primarily maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Dec 1, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 24, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Jun 17, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Aug 2, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Jul 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Jan 17, 2024
License
12 minor violations.
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Violations — Jan 15, 2026 Inspection
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED. MANAGER REMOVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND FAUCET OF THE BASEMENT DISH HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY. MANAGER CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, RE-SEAL OR REPLACE.----DIRTY PLASTIC FOOD CART IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE SPRAY ARM AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPER SINK MUST BE REPLACE.-----HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR.----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS A SEALANT ON THE FAR WEST WALL NEAR THE NEWLY INSTALLED BAR MUST BE CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED OVEN IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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