Americanos
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
70
Score
AMERICANOS, located at 11060 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 24, 2026, resulting in a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations related to areas such as personal cleanliness and the proper use and storage of wiping cloths. Across its 17 recorded inspections, AMERICANOS has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.
17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 27, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 21, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Sep 22, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Sep 15, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
39
Mar 12, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Jan 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Feb 21, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Feb 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Feb 26, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 6, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 24, 2026 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE PREP AREAS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN BUCKET/CONTAINER OF WATER AND SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NO COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID/COVER TO PROTECT THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION FROM HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, DIRT, BUGS, ETC. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: VENT IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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