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Armando's

7405 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Italian
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2013
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Armando's, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 6, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Armando's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 6, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Armando's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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86
Nov 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND ALSO RACKS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Mar 29, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to have professional cleaned.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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86
May 18, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN ,THICK GREASE,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES OF 1 PREP COOLER,1 UPRIGHT COOLER AND UNDER SAUCE HOLDING UNIT UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR CARPET IN COOKING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Armando's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Armando's on file is from Jun 6, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Armando's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Armando's.

Has Armando's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Armando's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Armando's 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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