Amorino Chicago
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Amorino Chicago eight times, with records going back to 2015. Amorino Chicago was last inspected on Nov 19, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Amorino Chicago dates to Nov 19, 2019.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “* certified food manager on site”, showing up two times.
Amorino Chicago's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING UTENSILS IN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT USE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/ PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DRYING RACK TO PLACE WET UTENSILS TO AIR DRY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Aug 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2078313 DATED ON 8-11-17 FOR VIOLATION # 18 ( MORE THAN 40 FRUIT FLIES FOUND IN DINING ROOM ) LIVE INSECT STILL EXISTING MORE THAN 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FOUND DURING RE-INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. CRITICAL CITAIION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ( SCOOPING GELATO )INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY AND STICKY FLOORS INSIDE THE RESTROOM FLOOR, IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA AND ALL OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMP SINK SPRAYER FAUCET IN POOR, UNABLE TO TURN KNOBS FREELY, LOOSE FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND OVER 40 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 8/18/2017. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GELATO) WAS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FOOD SERVICE WORKER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY AND STICKY FLOORS INSIDE THE RESTROOM FLOOR, IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA AND ALL OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE STATED AREAS.IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 COVERED STAINLESS STEEL PANS WITH GELATO ON THE FLOOR. MUST ALWAYS HAVE FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WORN OUT WALL SEALANT AT THE BRICK WALL IN THE FRONT COFFEE AND GELATO PREP AREA.MUST USE A NON-TOXIC SEALANT SO AS TO HAVE THE ABOVE WALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO OF THREE NON-WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE REAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP THE 3-COMP FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 6, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MOP UP WATER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENT COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITMES 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 2, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 30, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP OF ABOUT 4 INCHES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP FOR THE DOOR.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: NOTED PLUMBERS POTTY AT ALL SINKS (HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEPER WELL THAT HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED AT THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE. MUST INSTALL
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amorino Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amorino Chicago on file is from Nov 19, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amorino Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amorino Chicago.
Has Amorino Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amorino Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amorino Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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