Georgio's Gourmet Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Georgio's Gourmet Pizza five times, with records going back to 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Georgio's Gourmet Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE LOG BOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE BASEMENT LEFT OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL COVING UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA COMING LOOSE FROM WALL AS WELL AS THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT AREA WHERE THE COFFEE MACHINE IS LOCATED MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO OF THE LIGHTS OUT OVER THE MAIN FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR 1 CURBED CLEANING FACILITY WITH A FLOOR DRAIN FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER.
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Jun 11, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE; AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IS AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK THAT ALLOWS FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE; MANAGEMENT ONLY PROVIDED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH NO RECEIPT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH RECEIPTS AND A PEST CONTROL BUSINESS ID NUMBER (IDPH NUMBER). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE FRYER AREA DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN HOT LOGIX HOT BOX. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVER ON REACH IN FREEZER IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MATERIALS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON KNIFE STORAGE BOX ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR 1 CURBED CLEANING FACILITY WITH A FLOOR DRAIN FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAIN PLUGS AT EITHER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR). MUST PROVIDE. FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FAUCET ON THE FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BASE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND DIRT AROUND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND POROUS CEILING TILES ABOVE BASEMENT DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE NON-POROUS CEILING THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE ABOVE AREAS SUBJECT TO MOISTURE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Georgio's Gourmet Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Georgio's Gourmet Pizza on file is from Oct 24, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Georgio's Gourmet Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Georgio's Gourmet Pizza.
Has Georgio's Gourmet Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Georgio's Gourmet Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Georgio's Gourmet Pizza 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 Georgio's Gourmet Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Georgio's Gourmet Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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