Aurelio's Pizza

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 9, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Hot TCS foods held at improper temperature, found 5 lbs of Beef meat balls held at 98.3f in steam table at main prep kitchen, Instructed to hold hot foods at 135f or higher, priority violation 7-38-005. item discarded valued at $50.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Cold TCS foods held at improper temperature, Found 15 lbs of raw pork sausage held at 50.4f in meat press at room temperature. instructed to keep cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Item discarded valued at $50.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Employees personal items ( purses, shoes...) stored in prep kitchen. Instructed to keep away.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jan 12, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Jan 9, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink located at bar. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand cleaning liquid at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030-(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink located at bar and in rear prep. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). Citation consolidated with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety food italian sausage at improper temperature of 57f stored in sausage machine dispenser located at pizza station. Prep cook states that sausage is stored in said machine for two hours. Found no written procedure for time as a public health control on site. Also noted no time markings on said food item. Instructed manager to provide written procedures said procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the retail food establishment and made available to the department upon request that specify the food temperature of 41ºf or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135ºf or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is four (4) hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; the food shall be…

     Official wording (code 24)

     Time as a public health control; procedures & records

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Found no running water at required handwashing sink located in dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food service sanitation manager or valid certificate on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. May 9, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed a fly trap on the wall by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to install all pest control devices.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a one inch gap in between the front entrance door and a 1/4 inch gap at the far left corner of the rear door. Instructed to make said doors tight fitting and rodent proofed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak under the hand washing sink located in the dish washing area. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Jul 29, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager on site with proof of food allergen certification. Instructed manger to comply with requiremen

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jul 15, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no quat test strips on site for measuring quat sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Observed no thermal test strips for measurng hot water in hot water dish machine. Instructed manager to provide quat test strips and thermal test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of a certified food manager on duty while tcs foods such as sausage and pizza are being prepared. Instructed manager to ensure proof of food manager certification is on site at all times priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with proof of food allergen certification. Instructed manger to comply with requirement

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Dec 6, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at the hand sinks in the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs on the ceiling above the food prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates for employees on site. Instructed to maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Jan 24, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor inside of walk-in cooler under shelves in corner areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jan 22, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 n observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision(paper towels) at hand sink in rear prep kitchen areas (three day prep/ delivery) of facility. Informed person in charge paper towels must remain at hand sink at all time, facility must obtain and maintain. Food handler obtain paper towels at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature ware washing machines located in the front bar prep area not properly sanitizing.the sanitizing residual concentration at 0ppm at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to repair to meet sanitizing requirements of 50-100ppm. Tag machine. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

10. Jan 16, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads being stored downward in the utility sink. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

11. Jan 11, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine not sanitizing properly. 0 ppm of chlorine was noted during the inspection. Instructed to repair so that low temperature dish machine is at a sanitizing level of 50-100 ppm for proper sanitizing and to sanitize all glasses at the high temperature dish machine or in the 3 compartment sink. Low temperature dish machine tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads being stored downward in the utility sink. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

12. Jan 5, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate nor manager onn site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Pizza, soup, beef, chicken, etc.). Instructed to have the original certificate and a manager on site at all times when preparing/serving food. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior/exterior of all floor drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the ceiling tiles and walls in the rear prep area, remove food splatter and dirt/dust. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to hang all mops up to dry when not in use. Maintain same.

13. Apr 6, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified food and sanitation manager on site while handling and serving potentially hazardous foods ( beef, chicken ) instructed manager to obtain. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk-food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes in ice maker, instructed to keep off ice in a clean holder.

14. May 22, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulb under the hood. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.