Aviato — Lito's Empanadas
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Aviato — Lito's Empanadas has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The most recent visit was on Sep 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “allergen training as required”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Aviato — Lito's Empanadas on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 20, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282905 CONDUCTED ON 4/10/19. 2-102.13 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Apr 10, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS BEEF & CHICKEN EMPANADAS ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED OR VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 4/5/2018. INSTRUCTED TO Post the SUMMARY REPORT in a location in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that is conspicuous to CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Apr 5, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed no labels or dates on pre packaged condiments sauces, serrano, morita and mayo sweet, located in 2 door cooler, at front counter. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed 6 random holes on wall that 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink are attached to. Instructed manager to seal holes and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed unused plumbing pipe, attached to wall, underneath 3 compartment with exposed opening. Instructed manager to remove said pipe and seal area or cap off. Maintain at all times.
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Oct 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures on the counter in prep area: 0.5 lbs of cooked corn @ 61.7F and 2 lbs of leafy greens (from the bag) @ 43.5F. Instructed must keep at potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denature foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped and/or served (chicken, beef, etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped/cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed water backing up in floor drain when basin(s) from 3 compartment sink is drained. When sink is emptied, water must flow to floor drain without backing up on the floor. Must repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed facility does not have previous inspection report summary on site. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed all dry goods without proper labels. Must label all dry goods with name. Must maintain same.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handler without proper hair restraint while in prep area. Must provide hair restraints (hat, hair nets, etc.) for all employees while in food prep area (booth).
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May 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 25, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS INSTALLED TO PROTECT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT AROUND PERIMETER OF FACILITY WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND STORED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aviato — Lito's Empanadas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aviato — Lito's Empanadas on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aviato — Lito's Empanadas?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aviato — Lito's Empanadas.
Has Aviato — Lito's Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aviato — Lito's Empanadas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aviato — Lito's Empanadas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aviato — Lito's Empanadas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aviato — Lito's Empanadas is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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