Gino's North Pizzeria
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2011, Gino's North Pizzeria has 24 inspections in the public record. On Oct 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Gino's North Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN THROUGHOUT FAICLITY. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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May 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING/CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 5, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK AND THE HOT WATER NOTED AT 125.9F. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. HOT WATER ONLY MUST NOT EXCEED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WEST WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PIZZA PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND THE PIZZA PREP TABLE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ON THE PIZZA DOUGH PREP STATION. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, RUST AND BLACK SLIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.----NOTED DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE BAR, BEHIND AND ALONG THE SIDES OF KITCHEN COOLERS, UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS SEALANT ON WALLS AND SURROUNDING PIPING UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN IS UNEVEN, BUMPY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REMOVE OR MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Feb 27, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, HOWEVER NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE VENTILATION OF THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-30-20 INSPECTION 2359689. VIOLATION 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 30, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK AT BAR AREA WHILE BARTENDER WAS SERVING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND SINK SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING ABOVE STOVE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT CUSTOMER BATHROOM ON RIGHT HAND SIDE AND HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF BOTH SODA POP GUN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNOBS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH CUSTOMER BATHROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOORS.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILLKIT.PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE WATER HANDLES AT SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 4, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RUBBER MAT UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN AND WITH STANDING WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Mar 17, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL/GROUT OPENING BY THE CABINET BASE BEHIND BAR AREA EAST SIDE
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Mar 10, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. BAR AREA:ON SHELVES BY THE ICE MACHINE,UNDER COUNTER TOP,UNDER THE PLASTIC MATS WERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED,UNDER BLACK CRATES AT NORTH-EAST AREA ON FLOORS. PIZZA AREA: UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN ON FLOOR/CORNERS OF WEST SIDE.KITCHEN:UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(WEST AREA, ON SHELVES BY THE DOUGH PIZZA MACHINE,UNDER BLACK CRATES,AND INSIDE STORAGE/FURNACE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: WE(BARTENDER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED RODENTICIDE PELLETS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER WERE OPENED FOOD(ICE INSIDE THE ICE BINS, CLEAN GLASSES,AND CITRUS AREA SLICED FOR MIX DRINKS,CUTTING BOARD AND KNIVES ARE STORED BY THE CLEAN GLASSES),UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE BLACK BROOM AT SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PESTICIDE PELLETS MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BAIT BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-17-16,REPORT#1975655 #30-FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED PASTA, FLOUR, ETC. MUST LABEL. #34- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS/BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED TODAY 3-10-17 THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PLASTIC MATS UNDER CLEAN GLASSES AT BAR AREA,HAS EXCESS LIQUID SPILLAGE.NEED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE CABINETS BASE AND FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA( NORTH-EAST OF THE BAR).NEED TO SEAL/GROUT OPENING BY THE CABINET BASE. RUG UNDER THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS SATURATED WITH WATER AND GRIMES,NEED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA(WEST OF THE PARKING LOT) FOOD AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. WATER ON FLOOR AT EAST WALL AT SAME STORAGE ,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Nov 17, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED PASTA, FLOUR, ETC. MUST LABEL.
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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 BAR AREAS/BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 24, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT ICE SCOOP INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 9, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL PLATE WITH ATTACHED BEER HOSES INSIDE THE ICE BINAT NORTH END OF THE BAR, WHICH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RELOCATED.THE OTHER ICE BIN AT SOUTH END OF BAR IS USED ONLY TO STORE BOTTLES AND ICE IS NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN AT NORTH END OF THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PREP TABLE AT PIZZA PREP AREA TOO CLOSE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMALLER PREP TABLE. SURFACE OF WOOD SPATULAS USED FOR PIZZA,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH.OBSERVED PEELING WOOD AROUND THE CIR-CONFERENCE OF THE WOOD SPATULAS,INSTRUCTED TO
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND BY THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.FLOOR BROKEN NOT EVEN,DEBRIS ON FLOOR,NOT ABLE TOO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED ABOVE THE FOUR BURNER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Sep 29, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE WERE WATER IS TURNED TO ICE.ALSO FRONT METAL PLATE INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH MINERAL AND RUST BUILD-UP.OBSERVED ICE CUBES WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INTO THEM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT, SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN,FURNACE AREA.WASHROOMS.BEHIND BAR AREA AND BY THE ICE MACHINE,OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FOUND SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR,ALSO REMOVAL SCREENS ARE BENDED,GAPS OF 1" TO 1 1/2" SIDE AND BOTTOMS OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED,RODENT / INSECT PROOF REAR SCREEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL PLATE WITH ATTACHED BEER HOSES INSIDE THE ICE BINAT NORTH END OF THE BAR, WHICH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RELOCATED.THE OTHER ICE BIN AT SOUTH END OF BAR IS USED ONLY TO STORE BOTTLES AND ICE IS NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN AT NORTH END OF THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PREP TABLE AT PIZZA PREP AREA TOO CLOSE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMALLER PREP TABLE. SURFACE OF WOOD SPATULAS USED FOR PIZZA,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH.OBSERVED PEELING WOOD AROUND THE CIR-CONFERENCE OF THE WOOD SPATULAS,INSTRUCTED TO
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND BY THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.FLOOR BROKEN NOT EVEN,DEBRIS ON FLOOR,NOT ABLE TOO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED ABOVE THE FOUR BURNER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINT USED AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 15, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK, GREEN, AND BLACK SLIMY DISCOLORATIONS ON THE UPPER INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACEE. THE REMAINING ICE IN THE MACHINE WAS DISCARDED UPON REQUEST. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED-DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED ICICLES ON THE FAN VENT AND HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE WALLS OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH SODA GUN NOZZLES AT THE BAR TO REMOVE SLIMY DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE NOZZLE ON THE DISPENSING TIP OF THE GUN.
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Nov 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES BEHIND BAR WITH SPILLS AND DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER DOUGH MACHINE AND ON FLOOR INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/24/12).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED BAR GUN HOLDERS UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND BAR GUN HOLDERS/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM ALSO MUST SEAL ANY HOLES/GAPS IN FLOOR ON PREMISES.
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Feb 22, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SODA PIPE LINE RUNNING THROUGH INSIDE OF SEVING ICE BINS AT THE BAR,AND PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BINS.REPAIR TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN TOILET,AND REPAIR RUST ON METAL PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON DRAIN BOARD ON SINKS IN THE BAR,AND ON INSIDE MICROWAVE OVEN,ALSO ON 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED CONCRETE AT FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE,AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET TO CLOSE ON IT'S OWN WHEN ANY ONE ENTERS OR EXITS THE TOILET.MEANWHILE DOORS SHOULD BE MANUELLY KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gino's North Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gino's North Pizzeria on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gino's North Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Gino's North Pizzeria.
Has Gino's North Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gino's North Pizzeria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gino's North Pizzeria 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 North Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gino's North Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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