Giorbony's Pizzeria Y Taqueria
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2011
74
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Giorbony's Pizzeria Y Taqueria, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2011. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Giorbony's Pizzeria Y Taqueria's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 18, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Hand washing facilities” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Giorbony's Pizzeria Y Taqueria's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK ON PREMISES (FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND IN TOILET ROOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES (HAND SINKS) MUST BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AT THE END OF INSPECTION). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG TACO, BURRITO, COOKED RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUP ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PREP TABLE BLOCKING FRONT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT (FRONT, REAR, STORAGE, WASHROOM).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (KITCHEN).--------MUST CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS AND DOORS WITH STAIN THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER, GARBAGE IN REAR AREA STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.---------MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE (NOTED PAPER, CLUTTER ETC) AND INSIDE TOILET ROOM.
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Oct 27, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 18, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO (HAND DRYING DEVICES) PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND SINK (FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND WASHROOM) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL FOR EMPLOYEE TO DRY HANDS. MUST TO PROVIDE. (MANAGER BOUGHT PAPER TOWELS FROM THE STORE NEXT DOOR) CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. A WRITTEN LOG BOOK SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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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. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE TACOS, BURRITOS, BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, COLD AND HOT SANDWICHES, TAMALES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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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 CLEAN AND REPAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND WALLS NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.------MUST REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HANDSINK INFRONT PIZZA PREP AREA.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.------ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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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. NOTED LIGHT FIXTURE IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.-----MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. NOTED GAS GRILL IN OUTSIDE PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.------MUST REORGANIZE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giorbony's Pizzeria Y Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giorbony's Pizzeria Y Taqueria on file is from Nov 18, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giorbony's Pizzeria Y Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “hand washing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Giorbony's Pizzeria Y Taqueria.
Has Giorbony's Pizzeria Y Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giorbony's Pizzeria Y Taqueria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Giorbony's Pizzeria Y Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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