MAR 28
2025
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AVY'S PIZZA.
Chicago Health Dept
9917 S EWING AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).
17 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
VIOLATIONS
74
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 1
2024
PASS 4 violations
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
JUN 22
2023
PASS 13 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USE FOR STORAGE OF PIZZA BOXES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,FLOUR FROM LOWER SHELF AND BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS AND NOT ON FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 16
2023
FAIL 17 violations 2 CRITICAL
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON CELL PHONE,WROTE ON A RECEIPT WITH A INK PEN THEN WIPED HIS HANDS ON A SOILED TOWEL ON PREP TABLE AND THEN HANDLED PIZZA DOUGH WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USE FOR STORAGE OF PIZZA BOXES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,FLOUR FROM LOWER SHELF AND BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOMS.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OVERFLOWING WATER FROM TOPSIDE OF LID AND POOLING WATER ON TO FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS AND NOT ON FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR HAND SINK AND MISSING WALL BASES,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 24
2021
PASS 1 violation
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.
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SEP 17
2021
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS (MARINARA, CHEESE, AND CHICKEN). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53 (OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 10/22/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
OCT 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS UNDER AND BEHIND THE PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OCT 10
2019
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS, THE LID MISSING FROM THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GROUND AREA, REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND REPLACE THE LID FOR THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS UNDER AND BEHIND THE PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE THE THREE COMP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NOV 21
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN THE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
FEB 19
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SHELVING OF REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS DIRTY AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA DIRTY. ALSO WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND DIRTY WALLS IN THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE STOCK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEAN AND PEST MONITORING.
MAY 8
2015
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,ALONG WAKLL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP
AUG 26
2014
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM (1) WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
JUN 18
2013
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CLEAN CONTAINERS, POTS, PANS, ETC IN REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 24
2011
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 13
2011
FAIL 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TWO LARGE PIZZA OVENS NOT CORRECTLY HOODED. EXHAUST HOOD NOT MECHANICALLY VENTING GAS FUMES.
AUG 25
2011
FAIL 2 violations
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE PIZZA OVENS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LARGE GAS PIZZA OVEN AND A LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
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