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GEMINI BISTRO

2075 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GEMINI BISTRO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623457

Location recorded for this inspection · GEMINI BISTRO · 2075 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947147

Location recorded for this inspection · GEMINI BISTRO · 2075 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON THE FRYER WHEELS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND PARTICULATE MATTER UNDER THE ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS. NOTED A COVING TILE IN THE COOK LINE HAS BROKEN AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE COVING TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK BAKERY INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946647

Location recorded for this inspection · GEMINI BISTRO · 2075 N LINCOLN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567149

Location recorded for this inspection · GEMINI BISTRO · 2075 N LINCOLN AVE

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: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ELEVATOR CLOSET IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO THAT PEST CONTROL HAS COMPLETE ACCESS TO AREA. MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546361

Location recorded for this inspection · GEMINI BISTRO · 2075 N LINCOLN AVE

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: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILOBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE ACCESIBLE AND EASY TO READ

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537907

Location recorded for this inspection · GEMINI BISTRO · 2075 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LEFT OPEN AND GREASE COVERING EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND. ALL GREASE MUST BE REMOVED FROM EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. LID TO CONTAINER MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS DOOR PANEL ON SMALL REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOKING LINE. REPLACE BROKEN GLASS DOOR PANEL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE ACCESIBLE AND EASY TO READ.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY WITHIN BASEMENT CLOSET. HAND ALL MOPS TO DRY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNECESSARY ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT WITHIN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401540

Location recorded for this inspection · GEMINI BISTRO · 2075 N LINCOLN AVE

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: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO CLOSE ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198819

Location recorded for this inspection · GEMINI BISTRO · 2075 N LINCOLN AVE

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: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: METAL WIRE RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE, RE-SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AREA MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPEN SEAM/CREVICE IN WALL AT COOKS LINE NEXT TO DEEP FRYER. MUST SEAL. MISSING/CRACKED WALL BASEBOARD TILE AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE MOLD ON WALL AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN KITCHEN AND AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235194

Location recorded for this inspection · GEMINI BISTRO · 2075 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154673

Location recorded for this inspection · GEMINI BISTRO · 2075 N LINCOLN AVE

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: 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. WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER MUST NOT BE STORED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. EXPOSED TABLEWARE MOUTH PIECES MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED.

  • 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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.

  • 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. OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES IN WALL AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST SEAL.

  • 36

    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. MUST SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS ON ALL BULBS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1953463.

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