Avvio

4358-4360 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Italian

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Avvio eight times, with records going back to 2020. The most recent visit was on Jun 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Avvio is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 6, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2618371 DATED 5/30/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

May 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RAISING UTENSILS TO AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 155.5F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF RAISING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO AT LEAST 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN REFRIGERATOR STORED ON REAR PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 21, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Dec 14, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Dec 1, 2021

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE AT BAR. MUST INSTALL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HANGING VENT FROM CEILING IN MEN'S BATHROOM ABOVE TOILET.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Jul 23, 2020

License

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avvio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avvio on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avvio?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Avvio.

Has Avvio's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avvio have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Avvio 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 Avvio inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Avvio is inspected around two times per year on average.

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