Gio's on 31st St Authentic Mexican Food

451 W 31St St, Chicago, IL 60616

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 23, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Gio's on 31st St Authentic Mexican Food appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 23, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 23, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Gio's on 31st St Authentic Mexican Food is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 23, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF BULK FOODS, LOCATED IN 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN, WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGAER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: SPLASH GAURD NEEDED AT HAND SINK BETWEEN 2 DOOR COOLER AND PREP TABLE, IN PREP AREA. ALSO NEED SPLASH GAURD ON HAND SINK LOCATED OUT SIDE OF KITCHEN NEXT TO SMALL PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER.

Dec 2, 2016

Suspected Food Poisoning

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACS OF THE GRILL NEXT TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED IN KITCHEN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYER AND GRILL IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

Oct 31, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACS OF THE GRILL NEXT TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED IN KITCHEN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYER AND GRILL IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

Jan 15, 2016

Routine

No violations found.

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Nov 19, 2015

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOOD BINS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR.

Feb 5, 2015

License

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK UNDER PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gio's on 31st St Authentic Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gio's on 31st St Authentic Mexican Food on file is from Aug 23, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gio's on 31st St Authentic Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gio's on 31st St Authentic Mexican Food.

Has Gio's on 31st St Authentic Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gio's on 31st St Authentic Mexican Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gio's on 31st St Authentic Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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