Pizzeria Aroma
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
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Score
Pizzeria Aroma appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2019. The most recent visit was on Jul 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged 15 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF PREP LINE NEXT TO PREP SINK.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND SILVER TO-GO TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE HOT FOODS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM ANY OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND NEAR FRYING AND GRILL EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED PERSON WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (ACROSS THE GRILL) IN THE KITCHEN. --------INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR CLEANING/CHEMICAL ITEMS NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING, NO MILK CRATES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACK WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE RINSE SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE/ABOVE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
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Apr 21, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASE THE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
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Jul 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH DESSERTS REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH DESSERT COOLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 13, 2021
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED WOOD PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE REFINISHED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.15 CAN OPENER BLADE WITH GRIME ON IT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 SOME PLASTIC WHITE COVER FOR DOUGH BROKEN, REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.1 NO COVER AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GRIMES/OIL ON TOP OF THE RECEPTACLES. MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNITIN USE NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jul 20, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 10LB OF SOFT SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.7F,2LB OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49.5F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-25-2020,REPORT #2386480 #39)3-305.12 NOTED CONTAINERS OF ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES. #55)6-501.11 NOTED A LARGE HOLES, CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON WALL THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. #55)6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA WITH MICE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER BLADE WITH GRIME ON IT , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SOME PLASTIC WHITE COVER FOR DOUGH BROKEN, REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GRIMES/OIL ON TOP OF THE RECEPTACLES. MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNITIN USE NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Aug 25, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED CUPS AND CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLES INSIDE LARGE CONTAINERS OF MARINARA SAUCE USED FOR SCOOPING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPOONS OR CUPS WITH HANDLES TO SCOOP THE SAUCE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTAINERS OF ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLES, CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON WALL THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA WITH MICE DROPPINGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Feb 28, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVER/WATER STATION AT BASE OF INTERIOR STEPS NEEDS TO BE PROTECTED FROM FOOT TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINANTS. PROTECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF OF WOOD PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE REFINISHED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BASEMENT AREAS CONTAINING SODA SYRUP, AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AS WELL AS BEER AND SODA COOLERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHEILDED AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 26, 2019
License
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES 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 EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED FOR ACCESS FROM BOTH THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAIN COOKING LINE. INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVER/WATER STATION AT BASE OF INTERIOR STEPS NEEDS TO BE PROTECTED FROM FOOT TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINANTS. PROTECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF OF WOOD PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE REFINISHED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BASEMENT AREAS CONTAINING SODA SYRUP, AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AS WELL AS BEER AND SODA COOLERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHEILDED AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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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 Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Aroma?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Aroma.
Has Pizzeria Aroma's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Aroma have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizzeria Aroma 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 Pizzeria Aroma inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Aroma is inspected around two times per year on average.
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