Atino's Pizza

4610 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Atino's Pizza appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 28, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Atino's Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 28, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Jun 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2012
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous serious violation, report #1277216, dated 06-11-2012: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed mice droppings along south wall behind clutter-approximately 20 plus. In rear on right side of hot water tank 20 plus mice droppings, on bottom storage shelf next to hot water tank-approximatley 30 plus mice droppings, in south east corner next to desk-approximately 10 plus mice droppings and behind pizza prep cooler inside hole in wall-approximately 10 mice droppings. Instructed to remove all rodent activity, detail clean areas and premises must be serviced by licensed pest control company. Must have pest control logbook updated with all required documents. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.
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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: See violation #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers and freezers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets not maintained at prep cooler. Instructed to replace worn cooler gaskets. Grease trap not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant. Cutting boards not maintained on prep counters. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, cutting baords, exhaust hood and filters, prep table, cooking equipment, pizza tray rack, sinks, exterior coolers, storage shelves, utensils, freezers, interior of coolers and storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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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 daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Baseboards not sealed along wallbase through-out. Instructed to seal gaps and install rubber coving along walls. Wall behind three compartment sink and behind pizza prep cooler not maintained. Instructed repair or replace wall panel and have wall sealed. Ceiling tile not maintained through0out premises. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace hot water handle.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary clutter in rear of premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
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Jun 11, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Observed manager prepare hot dog for customers and manager used his bare hands with ready to eat contamints-diced onions, sliced tomatoes. Instructed manager bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods should be minimized and to use tongs or serving utensils to handle foods. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Hand washing facilities not provided with liquid soap. Exposed hand sink in prep area and hand sink in toilet room not provided with liquid soap for proper hand washing. Instructed manager that hand soap must be provided at sink at all times of operation. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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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: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed mice droppings behind deep freezer chest-approximately 30, along south wall behind clutter-approximately 20 plus. Instructed to remove all rodent activity, detail clean areas and premises serviced by licensed pest control company. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets not maintained at prep cooler. Instructed to replace worn cooler gaskets.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, cutting baords, exhaust hood and filters, prep table, cooking equipment, interior of coolers and storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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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 daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Baseboards not sealed along wallbase through-out. Instructed to seal gaps and install rubber coving along walls.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary clutter in rear of premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
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Apr 12, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOPSINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN FRONT AND IN REAR AREA. MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BY PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED WALLS AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR (PAINT STARTS PEELING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Jan 19, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (GYRO OR MEAT ROLL) ON A BROILER SPIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. NOTED AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 51.3F AND EXTERNAL SURFACE TEMP. OF 85.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. ONCE THE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE. THE BROILER ELEMENTS MUST BE TURNED ON WHENEVER THE PRODUCT IS PRESENT. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL AMOUNT $25.00 TOTAL WEIGHT OF 10 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG PIZZA, ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. NOTED SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED (UPSIDE DOWN) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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. NOTED PEELING PAINT INSIDE SODA DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ---- MUST REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH IN COOLER DOORS. ---- NOTED TIN CANS USED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CHEESE AND ITALIAN BEEF JUICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, MOP SINK, PREP CABINET WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SEAMS, HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/KITCHEN AND DINING AREA) WITH HEAVY DUST AND DRIED FOOD/GREASE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER,GRILL, STOVE), UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE, DISH WASHING AREA, AND WASHROOM FLOORS. ---- MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD IN PREP AREA AND BY DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED DRIED FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (NOTED PLIER ATTACHED IN PLACE OF HANDLE). ---- MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT (LEFT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ CLUTTER STORED ON PREMISES. (FRONT AND REAR AREA) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Atino's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Atino's Pizza on file is from Jun 28, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Atino's Pizza?

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

Has Atino's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Atino's Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Atino's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.