Aurelio's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Aurelio's Pizza has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Aurelio's Pizza's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Cold TCS foods held at improper temperature, Found 15 lbs of raw pork sausage held at 50.4f in meat press at room temperature. instructed to keep cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Item discarded valued at $50.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Hot TCS foods held at improper temperature, found 5 lbs of Beef meat balls held at 98.3f in steam table at main prep kitchen, Instructed to hold hot foods at 135f or higher, priority violation 7-38-005. item discarded valued at $50.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal items ( purses, shoes...) stored in prep kitchen. Instructed to keep away.
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70
Jan 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57F STORED IN SAUSAGE MACHINE DISPENSER LOCATED AT PIZZA STATION. PREP COOK STATES THAT SAUSAGE IS STORED IN SAID MACHINE FOR TWO HOURS. FOUND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL ON SITE. ALSO NOTED NO TIME MARKINGS ON SAID FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135�F OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, 15 LBS AT $70 .PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT REQUIRED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR AND IN REAR PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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May 9, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A FLY TRAP ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO INSTALL ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE FAR LEFT CORNER OF THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jul 29, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMEN
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Jul 15, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE AND PIZZA ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE PROOF OF FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUAT TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING QUAT SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO THERMAL TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURNG HOT WATER IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE QUAT TEST STRIPS AND THERMAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT
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Dec 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Jan 24, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES IN CORNER AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 22, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION(PAPER TOWELS) AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREAS (THREE DAY PREP/ DELIVERY) OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE PAPER TOWELS MUST REMAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME, FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 16, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WAS NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS AT A SANITIZING LEVEL OF 50-100 PPM FOR PROPER SANITIZING AND TO SANITIZE ALL GLASSES AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE OR IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ONN SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. PIZZA, SOUP, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND A MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT/DUST. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN ) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE IN A CLEAN HOLDER.
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May 22, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aurelio's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aurelio's Pizza on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aurelio's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aurelio's Pizza.
Has Aurelio's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aurelio's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aurelio's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Aurelio's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aurelio's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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