SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AVIATO.

EAT. 89/100

131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 2, 2025 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 2
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 25
2024
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 20
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINOROther
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.

NOV 1
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & 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 KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

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APR 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

MINOROther
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) CITATION ISSUED.

APR 5
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

OCT 12
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 5
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denature foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

SERIOUSOther
* 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 hazardous foods are being prepped/cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

SERIOUSFacility 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.

SERIOUSOther
* 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.

MINORChemical 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.

MINOREmployee 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).

MAY 30
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 25
2017
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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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