Gigi's Vegan Kitchen

543 N Noble St, Chicago, IL 60642

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 16, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Gigi's Vegan Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 16, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2024

License

5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. HOT WATER IS OVER 120F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HAND WASHING SINK SO COLD WATER IS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THE INSTALLATION OF AN EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE FAUCET FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH INTO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS, SO ALL 3 SINK BASINS CAN BE FILLED WITH WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE FAUCET LENGTH SO THAT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS CAN BE FILLED WITH WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER TO THE SINK.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LACKING A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST OR INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WINDOW CURTAIN CLOSE TO THE ICE MAKING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH WINDOW COVER THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gigi's Vegan Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gigi's Vegan Kitchen on file is from Jul 16, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gigi's Vegan Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gigi's Vegan Kitchen.

Has Gigi's Vegan Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gigi's Vegan Kitchen have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gigi's Vegan Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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