Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 3, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON THE CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005"
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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May 18, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, WASHROOMS, AND BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COFFEE STATION MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SODA GUN HOLDER CLOSEST TO THE FRONT DOOR AT THE BAR MISSING A DRAIN HOSE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE OVER PASTA PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR SHIELD WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST CAP OFF WATER AND DRAIN LINE AT MAIN PREP LINE (REAR HANDSINK ) AND REMOVE HANDSINK FROM PREMISES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 87.4F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE ON 1ST FLOOR(REAR) AT 71.3F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO EACH CONTAINER IN WHICH CLAMS AND MUSSELS WERE BEING STORED. SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST BE ATTACHED TO EACH CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD ITEMS WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEM NOT DISCLOSED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (RIB EYE & SALMON). ALSO OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERISK ON FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER THEN PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, *THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER OR CAN BE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/27/2020, REPORT #2362973. #58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT VENTILATION HOOD BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF REAR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE OVER PASTA PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR SHIELD WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 27, 2020
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ORDER PLACED FOR KIT DURING INSPECTION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio?
Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio.
Has Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio 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 Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gioia Ristorante E Pastificio is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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