Pizzeria Aroma
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2018
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Score
Pizzeria Aroma appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2011. On Jan 24, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Pizzeria Aroma's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 24, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pizzeria Aroma trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 24, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE OVEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS READING 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALL FOR REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 48.2F, MARINARA SAUCE 49.8F, ARTICHOKE 54.3F, CHCIKEN 46.4F, CHEESE 46.2F, PASTA((ASSORTED)44.8F,43.5F,47.5F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVE AND PREPARING FOOD WENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHED THEIR HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AND SOME DISHES THEN BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES LEFT THE PREP AREA AND WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER OPENED THE DOOR AND PROCEEDED TO GET CHEESE FROM TH CHEESE CONTAINER IN TO A BOWL WITH THE SAME GLOVES, THEN WENT BACK TO THE PREP AREA. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING GLOVES OR WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AREA OF THE KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND COKE REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERVICE COOLER WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES....MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST THE MEAT CHEST FREEZER BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND FANS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA AND AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND BOX FREEZER WITH DEBRIS AND CLEANING ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL AND MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING BEHIND POT AND PAN STORAGE NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE SPRAY NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW.TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND NOT TO USE UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE REACHES 40.F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP COOLER. SUCH AS CHORIZO AT 52.3F, 1LB; GROUND SAUSAGE AT 51.0F, 6LBS; CHOPPED CHICKEN AT 50.9F, 8LBS; CHICKEN BREAST AT 49.3F, 2LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER TEMP AT 50.0F MANAGER DISCARDED,DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $20.00, TOTAL 9LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP ON THE TOP OF THE LID AND DRIPPING GREASE ALONG THE RIM OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, TRAYS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FROZEN MEAT BLOOD AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD ARE BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Apr 21, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE SAME COOLER MENTIONED ABOVE TO REMOVE BLACK DUSTY SUSTANCE ON SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODS SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK, BLUE, AND YELLOW DISCOLORATIONS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY BURNED THE REMAINING ICE IN THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE MACHINE OR DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN: FOUND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DRIED GREASE DRIPS HANGING FROM THE RECEPTACLE AND EVIDENCE OF GREASE ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM THE LID AND GROUND AND TO KEEP GREASE INSIDE THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE SAME COOLER MENTIONED ABOVE TO REMOVE BLACK DUSTY SUSTANCE ON SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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May 6, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED PORTION OFF LASAGNA STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT TEMP OF 47.8F; 48.9F AND 50F; FOUND COOKED PIZZA STORED ON SHELF IN PREP AREA,AT TEMP OF 78.9F,80.6F AND 86.7F .FOUND MEATBALLS WITH SAUCE AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 128F AND 130F. INSTRUCTED HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW,FOOD MUST BE REHEATED AT TEMP OF 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO STORE AT STEAM TABLE, STEAM TABLE IS A HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 30, VALUE $207.03.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: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE /POSTED ON PREMISES, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE HANDLED(CHICKEN,VARIOUS KIND OF PIZZA,LASAGNA ETC.THE OTHER CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON VACATION. A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM7-29-13,REPORT #1235909 #38-OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK STILL OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKING,INTO A PLASTIC CONTAINER LOCATED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DEBRIS,ALSO DUST GREASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CHEST FREEZER ICE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE PLASTIC CRATES WITH A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE A RAISED SHELVES 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: GREASE ON LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Aug 5, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASH B0WL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK ALSO MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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Jul 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #670618 DATED ON 02/17/12- #34 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR BASE BY SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED FLOOR BASE, #41 OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE SODA OFF FLOOR BY FUSE BOX. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDTIONAL SHELVES, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/05/13).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS AND DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN FLOOR TILES/WALL UNDER PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINKS ALSO MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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Feb 17, 2012
Complaint
3 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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR BASE BY SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED FLOOR BASE.
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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. OBSERVED PREMSIES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE SODA OFF FLOOR BY FUSE BOX. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Feb 9, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
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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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA (TRAYS).
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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.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE,LIDS ON ALL UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE(WALK IN COOLER/REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/MUST REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP.SINK.
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,DRY STORAGE,UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE,INTERIOR,EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING/MUST REMOVE ALL SODA CRAITS USED FOR STORING STOCK OFF FLOOR./MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE.
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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.//MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND FAUCET FOR MOP SINK
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//MUST REPLACE LIGHTS OUT IN RESTROOM.
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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.//BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER NEED REPAIRING/MUST REPAIR THE TOP OF BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ABOVE THE MOP SINK
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN PREPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Aroma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Aroma on file is from Jan 24, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Aroma?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Aroma.
Has Pizzeria Aroma's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizzeria Aroma have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizzeria Aroma means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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