Gino's East
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2014
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Gino's East stretching back to 2010. Gino's East was last inspected on Nov 24, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 24, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “toilet room doors self closing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Gino's East is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER . TEMPERATURE AT 49.0F -47.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE INSIDE THE COOLER. MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $35.00, TOTAL 7LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PIZZA COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS, BOXES OF FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA EAST CORNER. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. VENT INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE IN THE CEILING BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jan 29, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Jun 26, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LEFT PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTA AT 142F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS RUN IN THE MIDDLE SINK, OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP INTO THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN FOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gino's East last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gino's East on file is from Nov 24, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gino's East?
Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gino's East.
Has Gino's East's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gino's East have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gino's East 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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