Gibsons Steak House
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at Gibsons Steak House, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Gibsons Steak House's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR DISH AND 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP. ALSO NOTED GROUT IS NEEDED ON 1ST FLOOR DISH AND 2ND FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 8, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: Observed a cook chill process on site for bagging hot soup on site and sealing it. No variance or a HACCP obtained for this process, instructed manager to discontinue such process. 20 lbs of clam chowder soup discarded Valued at $120. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: standing water noted in 1st floor dish room, Instructed to minimize standing water.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Missing a cover for ice bin at bar area where there is a customers seating across, instructed to provide. Damaged insulation at walk-in cooler cooling lines, instructed to repair. prep cooler door not closing tightly at main cook line, instructed to repair.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Found food debris, standing water at bottom of drawer coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Found hoses attached to 3-comp sinks at both 1st and 2nd floor kitchens, instructed to remove hoses from all sinks.
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Dec 20, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN PLACE ON BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER DRYING MATS UNDERNEATH GLASSWARE IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS LIQUOR WELL IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OD ACCCUMULATION.
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Mar 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food, observed a food server holding a bread baguette with bare hands while slicing it. instructed manager not to allow bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Not maintaining shellstock tags with product. found several containers of different oysters in prep cooler without identification tags, instructed manager to keep harvest tags with product until sold. priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 4 lbs of oysters discarded valued at $30.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( sugar )not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives in-use are kept in a sanitizer bucket, instructed to keep utensils according to health code.
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Jun 7, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Waste water backing up from front kitchen floor drain, instructed to repair drains and maintain. priority violation 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: leaky drain line at front hand wash sink, Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Several prep coolers missing a thermometer. Instructed to provide.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Damaged insulation at 2nd floor walk-in cooler cooling lines, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: leaky drain pipes under dish machine, Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: missing floor tiles grout at 2nd floor kitchen trapping waste water. broken floor tiles at 1st floor dish washing room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Peeling paint noted at 1st floor kitchen ceiling, missing drop ceiling panels at 1st floor kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No lights in pastry walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide.
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Dec 1, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 PINT OF MILK CARTONS AT 58.5F, 1 LB OF COOKED BELL PEPPER AT 57.3F, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. FINAL RINSE GAUGE TEMP IS 162F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F AT FINAL RINSE GAUGE. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE RECOVERED TO 185F BY THE END OF INSPECTION AFTER THE BOOSTER TURNED ON.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AIR TEMP AT 62.4F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. PRIORIIY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD NOT LABELED( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Oct 5, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN PLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: USING SOILED NYLON SHEETS TO SEPARATE AREAS IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO USE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE
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Apr 18, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE ROTATING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE 2ND FLOOR DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED DIRTY/MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMETER INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG LINE). MUST PROVIDE THERMETER FOR COOLER.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK AT PANTRY STATION, PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY AT BROILER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: A MOUNTED METALLIC CHAIN ON BREAD CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENT IN EMPLOYEES MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 28, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR IS MISSING A LIGHTBULB. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR, AND REPLACE THE RIPPED CURTAINS THAT LEAD TO THE GARBAGE CORAL- MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS ARE STORED TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN/PREP TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND ALSO REPLACE THE CRACKED CEILING TILES ON THE 2ND FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-INC COOLER.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA NEXT TO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE OF FLYING INSECTS.
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Jul 31, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS UPSTAIRS IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS OVER THE BROILER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE HOT LINE AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FISH PREP WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPSTAIRS BAR WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: DOWN STAIRS BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT KNOB, UPSTAIRS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET AND UPSTAIRS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Dec 9, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AT 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AND CHEESES. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA: HAMBURGERS AT 47.3-50.9F, BEEF FILETS AT 53.6F, HAM AT 51.9F, CHEESE AT 52.1-54.5F, STEAKS AT 54.6F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE OF THE SALAD COOLER: SALAD DRESSING AT 50.1F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER: SOUP AT 44.7F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 55.2F AND CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 184# OF FOOD WORTH $711. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENT NAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR DISHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHROOM.
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Aug 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Dec 13, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: refer to previous report for description.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: refer to previous report for description.
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Dec 7, 2012
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/21/11, UNDER #32-MUST INSTALL COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: REMAINS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR GROUTING IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE KICHEN, MUST FIX/RE-GROUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES & MISSING DROP CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, MUST SEAL HOLES & MAINTAIN CEILING PANELS.
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Dec 6, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 140F, MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F OR HIGHER FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569714 , DATED ON 11-21-11 FOR VIOLATION #(32): MUST INSTALL COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS AT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A LONG STICK FOR BRAKING DOWN ICE NEXT TO ICE MAKER IS ATTACHED WITH A CABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETACH TO BE ABLE TO WASH AND SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN ALSO THE RIM ON DOOR WITH DIRT DEPOSITED ON SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KITCHEN FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT IN MULTIPLE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES AND MISSING DROP CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PATCH HOLES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLY TRAPS INSTALLED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM OPEN FOOD AREAS.
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Nov 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKETS OF HOT-HOLDING UNITS (2nd FL) & COOLER DOORS AT COOK'S LINE ARE IN POOR REPAIR (RIPPED APART)-MUST ADDRESS. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ICE BIN LIDS NEEDED AT BOTH BARS-MUST PROVIDE. A SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AT THE 2nd FL DISHMACHINE (LEFT SIDE), TO PREVENT WATER GOING ONTO THE FLOOR. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKETS OF BAR COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLER (1st FL), FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER (DESSERTS AREA), & AT BAR COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT 1st FLOOR BAR & AT DISHROOM (SAME FLOOR), MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. MISSING TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHROOM (1st FL) MUST BE FIXED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCETS OF HANDSINK AT DISHROOM (1st FLOOR) IS KOOSE & LEAKING-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MOST ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER-(USE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS). Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Mar 10, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
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. THE MAIN DISH ROOM HAS A BUILDUP OF FOOD UNDER THE DISH SCRAPING AREA THAT NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. REMOVE FOOD BUILDUP FROM UNDER THE BAKE SHOP SHELVING AND HOT LINE PASS.
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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. REPAIR THE DOORS AND GASKETS OF THE GIBSONS HOTLINE DRAWER COOLERS.
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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. REPAIR THE DAMAGED TILE UNDER THE TILT SKILLET,HUGOS BAR AND BASEBOARD UNDER GIBSONS HOT LINE.
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Jun 2, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. CUTTING BOARDS AT FIRST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS IN GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. ICE MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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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. FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKS AT FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK. IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gibsons Steak House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gibsons Steak House on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gibsons Steak House?
Across the inspection record, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Gibsons Steak House.
Has Gibsons Steak House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gibsons Steak House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gibsons Steak House 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 Steak House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gibsons Steak House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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