Gibsons Italia
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Gibsons Italia 15 times, with records going back to 2017. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “utensils, equipment & linens”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Gibsons Italia on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP THAWING UNDER RUNNING WATER, NOT FULLY SUBMERGED. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS UNDER RUNNING WATER SUCH THAT LOOSE PARTICLES ARE AGITATED AND REMOVED IN OVERFLOW AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD COVER ABOVE DISH MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR WAREWASHING AREA SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS, HEAVILY BENT AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FLOOR WAREWASHING AREA VENTILATION HOOD COVER AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Feb 3, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS food held at improper temperature, found a large 20 quart container of Lobster bisque soup at 52.3f, soup container placed in walk-in cooler a day before. Instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Soup discarded valued at $100. Priority violation 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Improper cooling method of thick soup that is kept tightly covered in a large 20 quart container in walk-in cooler. Instructed to use smaller containers and cover loosely to facilitate cooling down. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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Dec 4, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: High Temp conveyor dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, maximum temp at 142f at dish surface. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer temperature at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food not labeled, (sugar, salt....) instructed to instructed to label.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Open drinks for staff above clean utensils, Instructed to keep away.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Sep 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly traps mounted above food prep tables, instructed to remove. No insect control devices can be placed above open food nor clean utensil.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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Jan 22, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed Hand wash sink at bar prep area, found a cutting board placed on top on hand wash sink while the bar tender preparing drinks and condiments, Instructed manager to keep all hand wash sinks accessible. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: No variance on site for vacuum packaging raw meat, found 2 lbs of portioned 6-7 oz raw beef in walk-in cooler that was vacuumed packaged on site for more than 48hrs. No package date on bags. Instructed manager to discontinue using vacuum packaging machine until obtaining proper variance for the office of CDPH. food discarded valued at $200.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing and staking, Instructed to air dry.
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Dec 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed a dish washer loading soiled dishes in dish machine then wiping hands with soiled towel and then picking up clean dishes after. Instructed manager to have employees wash hands when required. Priority violation 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found about 40 live fruit flies at 2nd FL kitchen, instructed to eliminate insects activity, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food not labeled ( flour, salt...) instructed to label.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop placed in ice bin above ice cubes, instructed to keep off cubes.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Multi-use utensils not air dried after washing, found several deli cups stack while wet.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Observed a staff member drying wine glasses with a cloth towel, instructed not use cloth in drying utensils.
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT WORKING CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZER EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN CAME ON SITE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER DIRECTED EMPLOYEES TO SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES WHILE ON SITE. COS
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB TECHINICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 28, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER 150 LBS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58F - 70F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: FOUND STEAK LEFT OUT ON SPEED RACK LOCATED ON HOT LINE 70F.MANAGER STATES THAT STEAK IS HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FROM 11 AM TO 1:00 PM DURING LUNCH SERVICE BEFORE COOKED. FOUND NO TIME STAMP LOCATED ON SAID BEEF ALSO NOTED NO PROCEDURE FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND TIME STAMP NEEDED FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED ON TAG OR LABEL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHROOMS (EMPLOYEES AND CUSTIOMERS).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 67F LOCATED IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED ON 3RD FLOOR.ALSO NOTED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 93F LOCATED ON 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIOIRITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON THIRD FLOOR FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED PRESET TABLEWARE ON TABLES IN DINING AREA ON 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 7, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PLASTIC SPOONS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PRIPER UTENSILS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON CUBES AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE.
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Jan 8, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHALLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITH OUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SOME TCS FOOD (SOUPS AND SAUCES ) HAVE BEEN STORED IN WALK IN COOLER LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO OR IMPROPER DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEE WORK WITH EXPOSED FOOD AND WORE HAND BRACELETS. MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED PRESET TABLEWARE ON TABLES IN DINING AREA ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS 65 F DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER THROUGH MIXED FAUCET OF MINIMAL 100 F .VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BIO-HAZARD ECOLAB CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHALLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITH OUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SOME TCS FOOD (SOUPS AND SAUCES ) HAVE BEEN STORED IN WALK IN COOLER LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO OR IMPROPER DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT PUBLICLY POSTED REPORT #2184939 FROM 7-24-18,INSTEAD WAS POSTED SUMMARY REPORT #2098338 FROM 10/05/2017. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEE WORK WITH EXPOSED FOOD AND WORE HAND BRACELETS. MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Jul 24, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP AT BAR ON 2ND FL L WITH HANDLE LAYING ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP UPRIGHT INSIDE ICE OR INSIDE A PROTECTED HOLDER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 5, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed large gaps where floor meets walls in mechanical room and in rear hallway of 4th floor. Must install coving or seal in these areas to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2nd floor has a separate room in rear of dining room for carry out/pastries/coffee and lattes. This area currently has a hand sink only. Instructed must install prep sink in this room. Must maintains same.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gibsons Italia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gibsons Italia on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gibsons Italia?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Gibsons Italia.
Has Gibsons Italia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gibsons Italia have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gibsons Italia 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 Gibsons Italia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gibsons Italia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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