Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2010, Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels has 26 inspections in the public record. On Oct 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 15 times.
Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AND ALSO AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY SHELF BLOCKING IT PREVENTING USE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR WITH CUP AND TUBES FROM SODA MACHINE PLACE IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Found multiple drain hoses coming from air conditioner units draining in 3-comp sink, Instructed manager not to use utensils washing sink to drain AC water. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-025.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers ( salt, flour...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using deli cups as a scoop for food at front prep kitchen, instructed to use proper scoops.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Standing water noted on floor around large dough mixer, instructed to eliminate stagnant water in kitchen.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal items ( purse ) stored on food shelf in kitchen, Instructed to keep away.
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Apr 13, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOORS WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND UNDER THE SIDE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STORAGE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, MANAGER STATES THE RAW WOOD BOARDS ARE USED TO MAKE THE BAGELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD BOARDS, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED RAW MEAT ON THE HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN AS WELL AS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Apr 6, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA BY THE CUSTOMER SITTING. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE MEN'S ROOM ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE CEILING, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE HALLWAY LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPPING BAGELS AT A PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA THAT DOES NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK OR CEASE PREPPING ANY FOODS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGER TOLD FOOD HANDLER TO CEASE PREPPING BAGELS IN THE BASEMENT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID AND THE LID LEFT OPENED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND ALWAYS CLOSE THE LID AFTER DUMPING GREASE INTO THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, MANAGER STATES THE RAW WOOD BOARDS ARE USED TO MAKE THE BAGELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD BOARDS, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED RAW MEAT ON THE HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN AS WELL AS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. OBSERVED MOPS NOT INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY IMPROPERLY THAWING TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH) AT A 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL THE PRODUCT REACHES AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41F.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOORS WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND UNDER THE SIDE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STORAGE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Jan 24, 2023
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH A OUT OF ORDER SIGN, MANAGER STATES THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS UNABLE TO BE TURNED ON AT THIS TIME DUE TO A REPAIR THAT NEEDS TO BE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CONDENSERS OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BY THE LARGE OVEN, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REPLACED THE SANITIZING CONTAINER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE RAT DROPPING BEHIND A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL BEHIND PIPING UNDER THE PREP TABLE THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE/ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH A OUT OF ORDER SIGN, MANAGER STATES THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS UNABLE TO BE TURNED ON AT THIS TIME DUE TO A REPAIR THAT NEEDS TO BE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED SOILED PEST TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED TRAPS AND REPLACE WITH NEW PEST TRAPS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE CIP EQUIPMENT (DOUGH MIXER) TOO LARGE TO FIT INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE LARGE CIP EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CONDENSERS OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BY THE LARGE OVEN, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 31, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE OUTER OPENING TO ELIMINATE PEST ENTRY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE BACK OF THE SCOOPER (FOOD CONTACT SURFACE) EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITARY MANOR WHEN NOT IN USE. YOU MAY NOT PUT KNIFE BETWEEN 2 COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD AT FRONT BAR IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE WATER HAS DAMAGED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE COVERING IS SEPARATING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM (MARINARA SAUCE) INSIDE A CONTAINER OF ICE OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT SITTING ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER 60F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE BACK OF THE SCOOPER (FOOD CONTACT SURFACE) EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 BASEMENT 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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP IN THE FREEZER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 16, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT IN CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES TO KILL NOROVIRUS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME RUBBER GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE WALLS AND CEILING TILE IN NEED OF CLEANING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVED DUST OBSERVED; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENT SYSTEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL SAFETY FOR FOOD EXCEEDING SPECIFIED DISCARD DATE. COOKED CHILI (8LB), COOKED BEANS(HUMMUS)(3LB), ALL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DISCARD DATE OF JANUARY 21, 2019. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF DATE. APPROXIMATELY 11LBS $50 DOLLARS VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT MATERIALS(ITEMS) (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE;KIT (MATERILA/ITEMS FOR POLICY IN PLACE NOT ON SITE IN FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE, OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SOAP MUST REMAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) ARE REQUIRED AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME; FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE IN ALL RESTROOM FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY BASEMENT AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNORGANIZED, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND ACCUMULATION OF ARTICLES AND MATERIALS NOT NEEDED OR USED FOR DAILY OPERATIONS ITES HAVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM. CONDITION FOR PEST HARBOORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVE NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION DATED 8/16/18 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVE NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8 LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RID THE FACILITY OF FLYING INSECTS AND TO KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED OR SCREEN REAR DOOR IF THE REAR DOOR MUST BE KEPT OPEN. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(c).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER LOCATED ON THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR FANS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND WASTE WATER PIPES NOT PROPERLY ENCASED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROWN SUBSTANCE AND PROPERLY ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES THAT ARE LOCATED ABOVE DRY STORAGE AND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP UNDERNEATH BOTH DOORS LOCATED ON THE DEARBORN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOWL BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF CHEESE PRODUCT IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE FACING UP IN PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER REMOVED BOWL FROM THE CHEESE PRODUCT DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER LOCATED ON THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR FANS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND WASTE WATER PIPES NOT PROPERLY ENCASED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROWN SUBSTANCE AND PROPERLY ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES THAT ARE LOCATED ABOVE DRY STORAGE AND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -CAN OPENER -KNIFE RACK -STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP, BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING A LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELF AND CABELS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAND AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE WAITRESS STATION WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DISHROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUBING.
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Dec 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND DRINK STATION AND OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST ABOVE OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HANDSINK IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO THE HOT WATER HANDLE. 2 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR. BOTH HANDLES ARE LOOSE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER5 IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS-REMOVE FOOD, DIRT/DUST. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP-REMOVE EXCESS ICE IN BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA.
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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 AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOODS, WALLS AND PANELS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE IN 1ST FL PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 31, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SPICES, ETC.)
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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 ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Jan 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP CEILING TILES (AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER) ABOVE PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL ADJACENT TO SALAD REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALLS.
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Aug 3, 2011
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. REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT BULBS (X2)BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Dec 14, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES, AND COUNTERTOPS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
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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 AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS NOT SWEPT.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jul 19, 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. Found food containers not stored properly. (must store inverted).
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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. Found floores not swept at rear kitchen areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels.
Has Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels 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 Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels is inspected around two times per year on average.
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