Avvio
4358-4360 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 6, 2025
Avvio was last inspected on June 6, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
June 6, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease, grime, and food debris on floor and walls behind cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2618371 dated 5/30/2025. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine raising utensils to an improper temperature of 155.5f. Machine tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair machine so that it is capable of raising the surface temperature of utensils to at least 160f. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live roaches throughout rear kitchen. Instructed to remove roaches, receive additional pest control service and maintain facility free of pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken refrigerator stored on rear patio. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition or remove from premises.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide irreversible thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease, grime, and food debris on floor and walls behind cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food service manager without allergen awareness training at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all certified food service managers obtain allergen awareness training and keep certificate onsite at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu. Must also add the following sentence before the reminder statement:"these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards on prep tables with deep scratches and stains. Instructed the person in charge to resurface or replace cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed one employee with an expired food handler certificate. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificate to comply with idph food handler requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy provided on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain mineral build up inside of ice machine.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no visible back flow preventer device on coffee machine water line at bar. Must install.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must seal hanging vent from ceiling in men's bathroom above toilet.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen training certificates for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 17 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.