Gemini Bistro
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
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Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Gemini Bistro stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Gemini Bistro on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA WHILE MACHINE WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. ON 09/26/24 MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW PROPERLY SANITIZNG WITH 100PPM CHLORINE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TUNA STEAK, PASTA ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ARPUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2023
Complaint
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE MENS WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 90.7F. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND INCREASED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOLERS, THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH CHICKEN AT 51.2F, OCTOPUS AT 56.1F AND OTHER ASSORTED FOODS. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOTED TUNA AT 47.5F, COOKED RISOTTO AT 46.6F AND OTHER ASSORTED FOODS. ALL FOODS IN BOTH COOLERS DISCARDED. PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH R.O.P. FOOD ie: STEAKS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER WITH NO DATE ON PACKAGES. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL ON SITE FOR REVIEW. STEAKS DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TWO COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS TUNA AT 47.5F AND COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT 54.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 51.2F. COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. NO IODINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE BAR DISH WASHING MACHINE AND NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE DISH ROOM LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR ALL SANITIZING METHODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE FOR CONSUMPTION SURFACES INSIDE THE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-10-22 REPORT #2561949 NOT POSTED VISIBLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS TUNA TARTARE. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOODS ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. THREE ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS ALL BEING USED AS PREP SINKS WITH PLASTIC STRAINERS IN ALL AND SURROUNDED BY PREPPING TOOLS SUCH AS CUTTING BOARDS, KNIVES ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE ONE SINK AS A HAND WASHING SINK ONLY WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO WASTE RECEPTACLE LOCATED AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT SEVERAL HAND WASHING SINKS, AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL.----
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL SINKS.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO REQUIRED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN FOR THE PROCESS OF PACKAGING MEATS OBSERVED INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL AN APPROVED VARIANCE HAS BEEN GRANTED BY C.D.P.H. SEE THE ABOVE CITATION IN VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC STRING AS MEANS OF A GRIP ON THE KITCHEN UTENSILS. UTENSILS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL STORED CLEAN POTS PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.----ALL STORED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE OR THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK.
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Aug 10, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELD WITH COMMON NAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSED AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(HAMBURGERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WINE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION AND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS AS STORAGE RACKS. INSTALL PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT, DEAD BUGS PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE DIPPER WELL AND PREP TABLE, IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR (SOUTHWEST END OF BAR). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON THE FRYER WHEELS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK BAKERY INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Sep 3, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELEVATOR CLOSET IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO THAT PEST CONTROL HAS COMPLETE ACCESS TO AREA. MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILOBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ES AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE ACCESIBLE AND EASY TO READ
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May 12, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS DOOR PANEL ON SMALL REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOKING LINE. REPLACE BROKEN GLASS DOOR PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE ACCESIBLE AND EASY TO READ.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNECESSARY ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT WITHIN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY WITHIN BASEMENT CLOSET. HAND ALL MOPS TO DRY.
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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO CLOSE ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 24, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL WIRE RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE, RE-SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AREA MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN KITCHEN AND AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Sep 12, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Jan 4, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES IN WALL AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gemini Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gemini Bistro on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gemini Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gemini Bistro.
Has Gemini Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gemini Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gemini Bistro 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 Gemini Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gemini Bistro is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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