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Aviato

131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
89/100

Strong record across 11 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
11
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-02
Pass Rate
64%
2 failures
Score
89/100
EAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-02
Failed 2 inspections (2017, 2017)
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Sanitation issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Sanitation critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2025-09-02 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

2024-07-25 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-11-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

2022-11-01 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-06-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282905 CONDUCTED ON 4/10/19. 2-102.13 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEE...

2019-04-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS BEEF & CHICKEN EMPANADAS ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED OR VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 4/5/2018. INSTRUCTED TO Post the SUMMARY REPORT in a location in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that is conspicuous to CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) ...

2018-04-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed no labels or dates on pre packaged condiments sauces, serrano, morita and mayo sweet, located in 2 door cooler, at front counter. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed 6 random holes on wall that 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink are attached to. Instructed manager to seal holes and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed unused plumbing pipe, attached to wall, underneath 3 compartment with exposed opening. Instructed manager to remove said pipe and seal area or cap off. Maintain at all times.

2017-10-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-10-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures on the counter in prep area: 0.5 lbs of cooked corn @ 61.7F and 2 lbs of leafy greens (from the bag) @ 43.5F. Instructed must keep at potentially hazardous foods at 40F or le...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped and/or served (chicken, beef, etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially ha...

serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Observed water backing up in floor drain when basin(s) from 3 compartment sink is drained. When sink is emptied, water must flow to floor drain without backing up on the floor. Must repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Observed facility does not have previous inspection report summary on site. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed all dry goods without proper labels. Must label all dry goods with name. Must maintain same.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed food handler without proper hair restraint while in prep area. Must provide hair restraints (hat, hair nets, etc.) for all employees while in food prep area (booth).

2017-05-30 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-05-25 Fail License
1
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS INSTALLED TO PROTECT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT AROUND PERIMETER OF FACILITY WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND STORED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)

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