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AMERICANO 1816

1800 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60614

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
January 15, 2026
Type
Complaint
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (8)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

    CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED. MANAGER REMOVED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    INTERIOR AND FAUCET OF THE BASEMENT DISH HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY. MANAGER CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    LEAK ON THE SPRAY ARM AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    UNUSED OVEN IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

    MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.