Gianna's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at Gianna's Pizza, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
Gianna's Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT FOR EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT COOKSLINE HANDSINK. HANDSINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OR MOVE PREP-COOLER/TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Jul 9, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINKS NEXT TO PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN POTS STORED ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SPLASH AND CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CAP ON UTILITY SINK AND LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dec 17, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: STORAGE RACKS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS AND STORAGE RACKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -REMOVE DIRT/DUST FROM LIGHT FIXTURES, PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE HAS NOT MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 8, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPERNER IN THE REAR WITH OLD FOOD/DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT MECHANICAL STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR, IT DOES NOT CLOSE HOLDING THE WATER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH AN OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE/PAINT AND SEAL WALL/OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ALL EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CFMs TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Mar 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 46.8F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT FIX SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY VIOLATIN 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP 3 DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PORK/CHICKEN/ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, ITALIAN BEEF AND CHICKEN ALL WERE OUT OF THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE RANGE (TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 47.5F-51.4F). AN APPROXIMATE COMBINED WEIGHT OF 15LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. SOUP, PIZZA, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PICs HAVE A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPERNER IN THE REAR WITH OLD FOOD/DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT MECHANICAL STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR, IT DOES NOT CLOSE HOLDING THE WATER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH AN OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE/PAINT AND SEAL WALL/OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ALL EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CFMs TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 23, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE GRILL AND A METAL CONTAINER OF FLOUR AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID INGREDIENTS WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA BOTH CLOSE TO FOOD PREP TABLES WITHOUT SPLASH GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SAID HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEZER CHEST AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING KITCHENWARE ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WHITE TO GO CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COUNTER TOO CLOSE TO HAND WASHING SINK. WATER FROM HAND WASHING SINK SPLASHES ONTO FOOD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE PREP TABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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May 21, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Apr 9, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY HAD A NON-FUNCTIONING METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 NOTED FOOD UNCOVERED IN ALL COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE LIDS AND COVERING TO AVOID CONTAMINATION TO STORED FOOD PRODUCT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE OF BUCKETS AND FOOD PANS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (EX. BUCKET OF SHRIMP WAS NOTED). INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF ALL FLOORS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 NOTED ONLY A MANUAL SPRAYER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK AND NO FAUCET HEAD. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER FAUCET THAT WOULD ENSURE WATER CAN REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.
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Apr 2, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (EX. CUT TOMATOES AND LEAFY GREENS, SOFT CHEESES ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FACILITY WITH A BUCKET OF SHRIMP INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK. FACILITY UTILIZED WATER FROM UTILITY MOP SINK TO THAW THE SHRIMP. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED TO UTILIZE DESIGNATED FOOD PREP SINK AND DISCONTINUE USE OF MOP SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION. A TOTAL OF $25 AND 5LBS OF RAW SHRIMP WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THE PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED THE THAWING OF FROZEN SHRIMP STORED IN A BUCKET INSIDE UTILITY MOP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY HAD A NON-FUNCTIONING METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL COOLER UNITS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE OF BUCKETS AND FOOD PANS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (EX. BUCKET OF SHRIMP WAS NOTED). INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF ALL FLOORS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD UNCOVERED IN ALL COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE LIDS AND COVERING TO AVOID CONTAMINATION TO STORED FOOD PRODUCT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED ONLY A MANUAL SPRAYER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK AND NO FAUCET HEAD. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER FAUCET THAT WOULD ENSURE WATER CAN REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.
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Apr 26, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,(PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY AND INCLUDE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPIIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS,( SOUPS, MEATS, SEAFOOD,ETC). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE MUST HAVE DATE MARKING OF BEING IDENTIFIED, DATED WITH PREPARED DATE AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR (PIC). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 19, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS,( SOUPS, MEATS, SEAFOOD,ETC). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE MUST HAVE DATE MARKING OF BEING IDENTIFIED, DATED WITH PREPARED DATE AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE TEST KIT ( CHLORINE TEST PAPER) FOR SANITIZER(AMMONIUM CHLORIDE BEING USED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,(PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY AND INCLUDE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPIIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. APPROX (2) 40LBS BUCKETS OF MINESTRONE SOUP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER PREPARED YESTERDAY RANGING FROM 119.8F- 121.F. ALSO APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F AND 4-LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 58.3F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. ALL FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE AT COST APPROX $ 75.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST INSTALL
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ISIDE OF BUCKETS AND FOOD PANS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLLER. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF ALL FLOORS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD( SOUPS) STORED INSIDE ORANGE ALL PURPOSE BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USED FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR (PIC). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 3, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS ON REAR SHELF WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER (FLOUR, SALT ETC).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN ROLLING CART AND STORAGE CONTAINERS ON REAR STORAGE SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SINKS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS ON REAR SHELF WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER (FLOUR, SALT ETC).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN ROLLING CART AND STORAGE CONTAINERS ON REAR STORAGE SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SINKS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE, ITALIAN BEEF, CHEESE, SOUP, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN SODA COOLER, EXTERIOR OF HEAVY MIXER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR, AND UNDER FRYER IN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. ALSO, ALL FOOD STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, ALSO IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM REAR EXPOSE HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INFROMATION PROVIDED.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LARGE MIXER OF FLOUR AND DOUGH MIX ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR HAS FLOUR MIX ON SHELF AND CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE DUST BUILD=UP
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Feb 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UNIT WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE,THE ABOVE REMOVED ICE FROM THE MACHINE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE PREP COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,BEHIND THE SHELVING UNITS AND NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA ALSO MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA
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Jan 31, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. PAINT WASHROOM DOOR, SURFACE IS PEELING.
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Jan 24, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, FAUCET BROKE OFF UNABLE TO USE IT. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. PAINT WASHROOM DOOR, SURFACE IS PEELING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 11, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOOR DRY IN DISH WASHING/ICE MACHINE AREA, AND ELEVATE ALL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT UPPER SECTIONS OF UN-PANELED WALLS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. PAINT WASHROOM DOOR, SURFACE IS PEELING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 8, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY RACK IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLES & SHELVES, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, INTERIORS OF COOLERS(FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER), EXTERIORS OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LEFT KNOB ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND HOT HOLDING BOXES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: USE UTENSILS WHEN PREPARING SANDWICHES FOR INGREDIENTS ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS MUST BE MINIMIZED.
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May 17, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, SOUTHEAST PREP AREA, NOT CLEAN , CLEAN SAME.
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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. PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING , CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR IN PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Apr 28, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gianna's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gianna's Pizza on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gianna's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Gianna's Pizza.
Has Gianna's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gianna's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gianna's 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 Gianna's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gianna's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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