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AMORINO CHICAGO

838 N STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

AMORINO CHICAGO has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 18, 2015. The most recent inspection, on December 14, 2022, found no infractions.

5 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on November 19, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on March 30, 2015. For example: TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 2017. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 19, 2019. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/ PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING UTENSILS IN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT USE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST INSTALL A DRYING RACK TO PLACE WET UTENSILS TO AIR DRY.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2078313 DATED ON 8-11-17 FOR VIOLATION # 18 ( MORE THAN 40 FRUIT FLIES FOUND IN DINING ROOM ) LIVE INSECT STILL EXISTING MORE THAN 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FOUND DURING RE-INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. CRITICAL CITAIION ISSUED 7-42-090.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ( SCOOPING GELATO )INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND DIRTY AND STICKY FLOORS INSIDE THE RESTROOM FLOOR, IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA AND ALL OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3-COMP SINK SPRAYER FAUCET IN POOR, UNABLE TO TURN KNOBS FREELY, LOOSE FAUCET AT FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • DURING INSPECTION FOUND OVER 40 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 8/18/2017. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GELATO) WAS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FOOD SERVICE WORKER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND DIRTY AND STICKY FLOORS INSIDE THE RESTROOM FLOOR, IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA AND ALL OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE STATED AREAS.IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 COVERED STAINLESS STEEL PANS WITH GELATO ON THE FLOOR. MUST ALWAYS HAVE FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WORN OUT WALL SEALANT AT THE BRICK WALL IN THE FRONT COFFEE AND GELATO PREP AREA.MUST USE A NON-TOXIC SEALANT SO AS TO HAVE THE ABOVE WALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND TWO OF THREE NON-WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE REAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP THE 3-COMP FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.MUST PROVIDE.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MOP UP WATER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENT COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITMES 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP OF ABOUT 4 INCHES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP FOR THE DOOR.
    • 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
      • NOTED PLUMBERS POTTY AT ALL SINKS (HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED DEEPER WELL THAT HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED AT THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE. MUST INSTALL
  10. License

    0 infractions

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