Papa Gino's
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
78
Score
Papa Gino's appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2022. On Sep 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited 13 times.
Restaurants in Hyde Park average 84, so Papa Gino's trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
18
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky pipe in the ceilng at the bottom of the stairs. Contact licensed plumber to repair the leak. Provide invoice. GM was able to provide me with a work order. Company is due to come in today or tomorrow to repair leak.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease ontop of the grease container outside. Clean the top of the grease container and the grounds around the grease container. Remove trash and grease.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink. Clean and sanitize the walls in the kitchen area to remove the soil. Observed soiled/grease on the floor and a broken floor tile next to the fryolator. Repair tile and degrease the floor. Observed food debris inside the stand up freezer next to the fryolators. Defrost and clean the inside of the freezer. Observed debris on the ground under where the leak is in the basement. Clean to remove debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky pipe in the ceilng at the bottom of the stairs. Contact licensed plumber to repair the leak. Provide invoice. GM was able to provide me with a work order. Company is due to come in today or tomorrow to repair leak.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled kitchen equipment on the interior and exterior. Clean and sanitize refrigeration units hot holding case for the pizza the Ben & Jerry's refrigerator the fryolator and the flip tops. Clean the interior and exterior of the front windows door and the sneeze guard in front of the pizza area. All the glass in the establishment.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide CFPM certificate and allergen certificate. Both certificates need to be posted on the wall.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease ontop of the grease container outside. Clean the top of the grease container and the grounds around the grease container. Remove trash and grease.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink. Clean and sanitize the walls in the kitchen area to remove the soil. Observed soiled/grease on the floor and a broken floor tile next to the fryolator. Repair tile and degrease the floor. Observed food debris inside the stand up freezer next to the fryolators. Defrost and clean the inside of the freezer. Observed debris on the ground under where the leak is in the basement. Clean to remove debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky pipe in the ceilng at the bottom of the stairs. Contact licensed plumber to repair the leak. Provide invoice.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide CFPM certificate and allergen certificate. Both certificates need to be posted on the wall.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled kitchen equipment on the interior and exterior. Clean and sanitize refrigeration units hot holding case for the pizza the Ben & Jerry's refrigerator the fryolator and the flip tops. Clean the interior and exterior of the front windows door and the sneeze guard in front of the pizza area. All the glass in the establishment.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink the walls and door leading into the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean and sanitize the walls in the kitchen area to remove the soil. Observed soiled floor inside the walk in refrigeration unit behind the fryolator. Clean sanitize and degrease floors. Observed a few holes in the ceiling down stairs. Repair holes.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: The exterminator came out yesterday and the report states that there were 5 catches. There was no evidence of mice droppings at the time of today's inspection. All recommendations on the pest report have been addressed. Please contact licensed exterminator to come out and do an inspection before next Friday. Pest report needs to be free and clear of catches.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza unit middle section had food between 47F and 51F. In the same unit found cheese at 41F. Please monitor this unit and have repaired if can not hold food at or below 41F. PIC did state that the top was open for an after school rush. It was just the middle section on the same three flip top unit. 3/19/25- Top unit is still running at 48F. PIC removed all foods and placed them underneath. Contact company to repair unit.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic cover for the meatballs on the hot holding unit missing a piece. Please replace. 3/19/25- Need to order new covers for the hot holding unit where you hot the meatballs.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Please besure that all bulk food containers have labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: The exterminator came out yesterday and the report states that there were 5 catches. There was no evidence of mice droppings at the time of today's inspection. All recommendations on the pest report have been addressed. Please contact licensed exterminator to come out and do an inspection before next Friday. Pest report needs to be free and clear of catches.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor along the walls in the basement of old droppings and parts of the wall falling out. Please do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out a few times to address this issue. Also the floor under and before cooking equipment will need to be cleaned of some build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: On cooking line found a white cutting baord with deep dark scores clean to remove or resurface. In back prep area found a green cutting board with the same deep dark scores. Please clean or replace. 3/19/25- Need to order new cutting boards.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place cooking equipment grease build up hot holding unit dry food and the pizza unit dry food. Clean the glass on the soda refrigeration unit and the front glass where the pizza prep area is located. All equipment needs to be cleaned and sanitized.
590.004/4-202.16-C
58
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodents in the basement along the wall and found a road walking in middle of the room. Please have pest control come out more often until issue has been addressed. In back hall way by back door stairs found hole in wall and steps please patch and a door sweep on the door to the other store will help keep them out of your unit.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic cover for the meatballs on the hot holding unit missing a piece. Please replace.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza unit middle section had food between 47F and 51F. In the same unit found cheese at 41F. Please monitor this unit and have repaired if can not hold food at or below 41F. PIC did state that the top was open for an after school rush. It was just the middle section on the same three flip top unit.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Please besure that all bulk food conatiners have labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place cooking equipment grease build up hot holding unit dry food and the pizza unit dry food.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: On cooking line found a white cutting baord with deep dark scores clean to remove or resurface. In back prep area found a green cutting board with the same deep dark scores. Please clean or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor along the walls in the basement of old droppings and parts of the wall falling out. Please do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out a few times to address this issue. Also the floor under and before cooking equipment will need to be cleaned of some build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the floor behind the fryolators. Clean floor to remove heavy grease build up. Observed soil on the refrigeration doors. Clean windows to remove soil. Observed soil on the glass in front of the pizza area. Clean to remove soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a pipe coming out of the walk in freezer with a good amount of freon all over the pipe. The pipe was wrapped with some type of saran wrap. Contact a licensed plumber and provide a detail report. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
May 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dust on the ceiling vents. Clean all ceiling vent to remove dust. Observed soil and dust on the ceiling vent inside the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean to remove all soil and dust.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soil and debis on the interior and exterior of all refrigeration units. Clean to remove soil and debris. Observed heavy grease on the interior and exterior of the fryolators. Clean to remove all grease and soil. Observed debis and soil inside the mopsink. Clean to remove soil inside the mop sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a good amount of grease under and around the fryolater. Clean floors to remove all grease and soil. Observed soil and debis on the floor in the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean floor to remove soil. Observed soil on the floors in the bathrooms- Clean floors to remove soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Service line near the pizza oven sliced tomatoes 52F. Maintain proper temp of 41F or below. PIC removed and placed into the walkin. Mushrooms 64F. PIC discarded and replaced with mushrooms that were stored in the walk in at 41F. Hamburger at 60F. Discarded. PIC stated the pizza oven is behind the unit so the food on the line gets warm. Ensure that all food is at 41F or below before you place inside the service unit and be sure to temp the food.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for the warewash. Provide proper test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soil and debris on the floor inside the walk in freezer (Bally) in the basement. Clean and organize to remove soil and debris. Observed debris on floor upstairs near the prep area and downstairs in the basement. Sweep clean to remove debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the interior and exterior of the fryolator. Clean to remove heavy build up. Observed soil inside and on top of the microwaves. Clean to remove soil build up.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a pipe coming out of the walk in freezer with a good amount of freon all over the pipe. The pipe was wrapped with some type of saran wrap. Contact a licensed plumber and provide a detail report. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Service line near the pizza oven sliced tomatoes 52F. Maintain proper temp of 41F or below. PIC removed and placed into the walkin. Mushrooms 64F. PIC discarded and replaced with mushrooms that were stored in the walk in at 41F. Hamburger at 60F. Discarded. PIC stated the pizza oven is behind the unit so the food on the line gets warm. Ensure that all food is at 41F or below before you place inside the service unit and be sure to temp the food. 1/10/24- Service line is still running warm on the top rail. Mushrooms 58F Breaded fried chicken 58F. PIC stated mushrooms and chicken were recently cooked and prepped. He removed the food from the refrigeration service unit and placed into the walk in to bring the temperture down to 41F. PIC provided me the invoice and stated that he called the company and scheduled them to come back out. Observed mold like substance inside the bottom refrigeration unit. Clean to remove.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for the warewash. Provide proper test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the interior and exterior of the fryolator. Clean to remove heavy build
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Service line near the pizza oven sliced tomatoes 52F. Maintain proper temp of 41F or below. PIC removed and placed into the walkin. Mushrooms 64F. PIC discarded and replaced with mushrooms that were stored in the walk in at 41F. Hamburger at 60F. Discarded. PIC stated the pizza oven is behind the unit so the food on the line gets warm. Ensure that all food is at 41F or below before you place inside the service unit and be sure to temp the food.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for the warewash. Provide proper test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soil and debris on the floor inside the walk in freezer (Bally) in the basement. Clean and organize to remove soil and debris. Observed debris on floor upstairs near the prep area and downstairs in the basement. Sweep clean to remove debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the interior and exterior of the fryolator. Clean to remove heavy build up. Observed soil inside and on top of the microwaves. Clean to remove soil build up.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grease collector container to remove visible soil on the exterior.
590.005/5-501.116-C
95
Jul 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grease collector container to remove visible soil on the exterior.
590.005/5-501.116-C
95
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grease collector container to remove visible soil on the exterior.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment sides inbetween and backsplash soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich unit cutting board heavily grooved and scoreded repair or replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
82
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit flies near mop sink area provide pest control service and current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Salad unit door loose repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
86
Oct 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit flies near mop sink area provide pest control service and current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Frialator is leaking not in use replace frialator.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Salad unit door loose repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded under exhausthood provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled below storage shelving inside walk in cooler clean to remove visible soil. Clean walls to remove visible soil. Clean floor below cooking line to remove grease soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Apr 21, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all scored cutting boards throughout.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: provide a partition inbetween the mop sink and the tray rack
590.004/4-903.11-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: invert all single service articles in cellar storage area.
590.004/4-904.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: replace or repair all defective door gaskets/seal all bare particle board shelving surfaces shall be made smooth and easy cleanable.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: adjust walkin compressor with ice buildup/replace cracked light panel/repair all leaky plumbing at 3 comp sink/
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean ceiling tiles and floor drain covers.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Gino's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Gino's on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Gino's?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Papa Gino's.
How does Papa Gino's compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?
Papa Gino's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Hyde Park average of 84.
Has Papa Gino's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Gino's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa Gino's 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 Papa Gino's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Gino's is inspected around five times per year on average.
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