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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596042
Location recorded for this inspection · GIO'S SPORTS BAR · 4857 N DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14--OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188425
Location recorded for this inspection · GIO'S SPORTS BAR · 4857 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drain board for the 3 compartment sink with peeling paint (above sink). Instructed to replace with slotted drain board/rack. No working 3 drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Must seal or paint the raw woods inisde the walk in cooler in the basement; inside the 3 door reach in cooler behind the bar; and on the shelvings of the dry storage shelve. Must provide lid for the ice bins behind the bar. Rusted bottom shelve of the prep table in the basement and ist floor kitchen. Must remove rust and maintain. Must remove aluminum foil on the prep table bottom shelve. Arrange prep area coolers/tables to allow easier access to exposed hand sink and to prevent splashing or dripping on surrounding prep surfaces.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Must clean in detail the floor behind the bar,along the wall base all corner and maintain. Must remove all soda and milk crate being used as a pallet inside the walk in cooler in the basement. Provide regular pallet to store stocks.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Must clean in detail the vent cover inside the womens washroom (with heavy dust build up). Accumulated grease in filters/hood above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain same.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Must re adjust the self closing device of the womens washroom door not closing all the way.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must increase the water pressure of the exposed hand sink. Must install a back flow preventive device on the water line of the ice maker and on the hose bibbs in the basement. Sighted electric slicer and manual wall-mounted slicer in basement. Must install exposed hand sink in basement prep area or remove all food prep equipment from area.
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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop must be stored in a separate container to prevent possible contamination (not on top of the ice and top of the ice maker).
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
457491
Location recorded for this inspection · GIO'S SPORTS BAR · 4857 N DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AND PREPARED, CHEESE, HUMMUS ETC. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATES POSTED.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE 2 KNIFE RACKS. 1 FOR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND 1 FOR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE 2 COLD PLATES BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT ICE CONTACT WITH TUBING. PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CONNECTING PIPES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE AND OUT, BEHIND AND UNDER, SINKS ETC THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BAR, ALONG BAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN 4 DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND BY SODA STATION.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS. PAINT RAW WOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR AND ON RIGHT SIDE OF BAR. SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PAINT UNPAINTED DRYWALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALL NEAR FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS, MUST PROVIDE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
456489
Location recorded for this inspection · GIO'S SPORTS BAR · 4857 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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