APR 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AURELIO'S PIZZA.
BEAT. 38/100
1212 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 9, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 14 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
5 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Employees personal items ( purses, shoes...) stored in prep kitchen. Instructed to keep away.
JAN 92024FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2024
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
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 DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, 15 LBS AT $70 .PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT REQUIRED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 92023PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2023
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 292022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 29
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMEN
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JUL 152022FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT
DEC 62021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
JAN 242020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES IN CORNER AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
JAN 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JAN 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT/DUST. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
APR 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
APR 6
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE IN A CLEAN HOLDER.
MAY 222015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 22
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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