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GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA/RAINBOW CONE/GOTHAM BAGEL/THE

160-164 E SUPERIOR ST · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA/RAINBOW CONE/GOTHAM BAGEL/THE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638634

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA/RAINBOW CONE/GOTHAM BAGEL/THE · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366633

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORING KNIVES AND SPOONS IN STANDING WATER AT PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING GROUT AT 2ND FLOOR DISH MACHINE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285243

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK BY THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 2ND AND 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ROTATING ENTRANCE DOOR, THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR, AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FL DINING ROOMS, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE ACCUMULATION COVERING THE OUTSIDE OF THE DETERGENT DISPENSER BY THE 3RD FL DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED VARIOUS CRACKS, GAPS, AND HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR DISHWASHING/ DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE CEILING BY THE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR PIZZA OVENS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129980

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO HAND TOWELS AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND AT 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL HANDWASH BOWLS MUST HAVE HAND TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. MANAGER ABLE TO PROVIDE HAND TOWELS FOR SAID HANDWASH BOWLS PER INSPECTORS REQUEST AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES GROUT IN POOR REPAIR AT 1ST FLOOR PREP LINE COOK AREA AROUND HANDWASH BOWL AND AT 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVERS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3RD FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT CALIBRATED TO 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME. MUST RECALIBRATE RUNNING WATER TIME TO 15 SECONDS AT WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995962

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CATERING TRAYS NOT STORED PROEPRLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO REVENT DUST COLLECTION. UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP COOLERS WITH DAMAGED LINING, DOOR HINGES AND PLATE COVERING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT NOTED IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING A LIGHTN SHIELD ON FIST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INACCURATE THERMOMETER AT 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1971147

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

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: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. CONDENSATION IS BEING CONTAINED IN A BUCKET ON THE FLOOR AND NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD. MUST REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE BULK CONTAINERS OF SAUCE AND PIZZA TOPPINGS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE PIZZA COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON THE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ABOVE MENTIONED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970552

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

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: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. CONDENSATION IS BEING CONTAINED IN A BUCKET ON THE FLOOR AND NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD. MUST REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE BULK CONTAINERS OF SAUCE AND PIZZA TOPPINGS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ABOVE MENTIONED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631498

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

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: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK SERVING THE SALAD PREP AREA, BETWEEN THIS SINK AND THE PREP TABLE TO ITS LEFT. OBSERVED FROST BUILD UP IN THE 2ND FLOOR WAITER STATION COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WIRE RACK IN THE SECOND FLOOR UTENSTIL STORAGE AND THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER AT THE FIRST FLOOR ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE GROUT NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS DISH WASHING AREA IS WORN AND ACCUMULATING WATER. REPAIR/REPLACE THE GROUT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR FRYERS AND IN THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS BY THE MAIN DOUGH PRESS AND IN THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631288

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE ONE DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IS THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA IS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AND WAS OBSERVED TO BE HOLDING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52 DEGREES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN AN ALTERNATE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BUTTERMILK, HALF AND HALF, WHIPPING CREAM) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (46 DEGREES) IN THE ONE DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED APPROX. 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $100. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40 DGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD BUCKET WITH EXCESSIVE STAINS AND DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK SERVING THE SALAD PREP AREA, BETWEEN THIS SINK AND THE PREP TABLE TO ITS LEFT. OBSERVED FROST BUILD UP IN THE 2ND FLOOR WAITER STATION COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WIRE RACK IN THE SECOND FLOOR UTENSTIL STORAGE AND THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER AT THE FIRST FLOOR ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE GROUT NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS DISH WASHING AREA IS WORN AND ACCUMULATING WATER. REPAIR/REPLACE THE GROUT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR FRYERS AND IN THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS BY THE MAIN DOUGH PRESS AND IN THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447916

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

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: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. WORN OUT CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE 2ND FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE LIDS FOR TH TWO ICE BINS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND 3RD FLOOR BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INISIDE THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE BARS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON ALL THE FLOORS. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND ALL THE BARS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD/CANOPY AND TUBES CONNECTING TO THE HOOD ON THE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE WALK IN COOLER 1ST FLOOR,CLOSE TO THE WIRE RACK SELVINGS AND THE WALLS BY THE SHELVINGS WITH PAPER GOODS AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER ABOVE THE MOP SINK FAUCET 4TH FLOOR AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561377

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR OF 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS, AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE AREA KEEP DRY.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561379

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH WET ORANGE/PINKISH/WHITE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES DRIPPING ON THE ICE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED,AND DISCARD ALL THE CONTAMINATED ICE CUBES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. WORN OUT CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE 2ND FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE LIDS FOR TH TWO ICE BINS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND 3RD FLOOR BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INISIDE THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE BARS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON ALL THE FLOORS. CLEAN IN DETAIL TH FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND ALL THE BARS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD/CANOPY AND TUBES CONNECTING TO THE HOOD ON THE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE WALK IN COOLER 1ST FLOOR,CLOSE TO THE WIRE RACK SELVINGS AND THE WALLS BY THE SHELVINGS WITH PAPER GOODS AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER ABOVE THE MOP SINK FAUCET 4TH FLOOR AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447895

Location recorded for this inspection · GINO'S EAST PIZZERIA · 160-164 E SUPERIOR ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2ND FL. 2-DR PIZZA COOLER CONTAINING PORK SAUSAGE AT 51.0 F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEM AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7- 38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (PORK SAUSAGE AT 50.1F IN 2ND FLOOR 2-DR COOLER AND COOKED MEATBALLS IN PAN IN 2ND FL. WALK-IN COOLER AT 47F )WERE AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TRMPERATURES. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT. 15.3LBS. APPROX. VALUE $37.00. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS TO BE HELD AT 40F DEGREES OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.

  • 7

    WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER FOR WASHING/RINSING AND SANITIZING AT 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 25 RESTING ON SHELVES AND ON TV SCREEN AT BAR ON 1ST FL., 30 ON WALL/CEILING OF 3RD FL KITCHEN AREA(NOT IN USE)AND 15 ON WALL/CEILING BY 4TH FLOOR BEER COOLER. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PEST SERVICE TO MINIMIZE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DOOR OF 2ND FL 2-DR PIZZA COOLER OFFLINE AND NOT TIGHT FITTING UPON CLOSING. MUST REPAIR TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR OF 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS, AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE AREA KEEP DRY.

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