The Original Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025
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Across the available record, The Original Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent visit was on Jun 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 16 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 - OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED ALL OVERHEAD FILTERS IN THE OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) - PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #60, NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/10/2025, REPORT #2618910: "#60) 8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/17/2024, REPORT #2597615: #51) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. #51) OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BOTH PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 - OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA/CASHIER AREA TO NOT HAVE A SIGN FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 - OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED ALL OVERHEAD FILTERS IN THE OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/17/2024, REPORT #2597615: #37) OBSERVED SMALLER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SPICES AND DRIED GOODS TO NOT HAVE ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ALL STORAGE BINS WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD. #49) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR PREPARATION COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER/CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED ANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP. #51) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. #51) OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR. #53) OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AVAILABLE AT THE BATHROOM IN THE LEFT MOST AREA NEAR THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR. #55) OBSERVED SESAME SEEDS AND GRAINS SPILLED ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BELOW PREP TABLES AT ENTRANCE OF PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FROM EXCESSIVE GRAIN SPILLAGE, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AND SPILLAGE OF WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA/CASHIER AREA TO NOT HAVE A SIGN FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS STORED WITH HANDLES OF SCOOPS STORED IN CONTACT WITH ITES IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SCOOPS ARE STORED SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE (1) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL OVERHEAD FILTERS IN THE OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE SIDE PREPARTION AREA NEXT TO THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND ENSURE THEY ARE STORED IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 17, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. DISH MACHINE WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CHEESE 51.4F, EGGS 52.3F, AND DELI MEAT AT 51.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 15 LBS $90 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BELOW GRILL UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AVAILABLE AT THE BATHROOM IN THE LEFT MOST AREA NEAR THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SESAME SEEDS AND GRAINS SPILLED ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BELOW PREP TABLES AT ENTRANCE OF PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FROM EXCESSIVE GRAIN SPILLAGE, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AND SPILLAGE OF WATER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALLER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SPICES AND DRIED GOODS TO NOT HAVE ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ALL STORAGE BINS WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR PREPARATION COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER/CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED ANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Oct 27, 2023
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 THE RUSTY BASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE ACCROSS HANDWASHING HANDS IS RUSTY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 BUILD-UP DEBRIS AT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE COOLERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT FRON PREP AND SERVING AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 NO CLOSING DEVICE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM (SOUTH AREA)BY THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE EXCESS DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND RECYCLE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BEHIND SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILL IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Oct 12, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE RUSTY BASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE ACCROSS HANDWASHING HANDS IS RUSTY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BUILD-UP DEBRIS AT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE COOLERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT FRON PREP AND SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO CLOSING DEVICE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM (SOUTH AREA)BY THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE WITH EXCESS DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND RECYCLE CONTAINER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PREP/SERVING TABLE IN THE FRONT AREA, GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Nov 8, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 NOTED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES BY THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 31, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #37 (2) FROM INSPECTION REPORT #251114 DATED 6/10/2021 NOT CORRECTED. --37): 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--- ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. --37) 3-602.11(B:5)- ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES BY THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILL IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 21, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION DOES NOT MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5)- ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--- ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-101.17- OBSERVED SEVERAL RAW WOODEN 2X4 PLANKS WITH CLOTH STAPLED TO ONE SIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE MANAGER STATES THEY ARE USED TO COOK BAGELS ON IN THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD CONTACT COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE WOOD 2X4'S FROM THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE THREADED NOZZLE FROM THE NOZZLE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO PREVENT THE ATTACHMENT OF A HOSE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- NOTED THE BRICK WALL IN THE WASHROOM WITH OPEN HOLES/SEAMS/CREVICES. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL.----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR METAL RACK STORAGE AND BULK FLOUR STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11--- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE LIGHTING INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL.
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Jun 10, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED TO THE PREP AREA ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. NO AIR GAP LOCATED ON THE HOSE OR BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON FAUCET. END OF THE HOSE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE HOSE ATTACHED TO THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. NOTED A SLOP CONTAINER WAS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER REMOVED STRAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS OF SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: LARGE CUTTING BOARD NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR AND DIRECTLY NEXT TO EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL RAW WOODEN 2X4 PLANKS WITH CLOTH STAPLED TO ONE SIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE MANAGER STATES THEY ARE USED TO COOK BAGELS ON IN THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD CONTACT COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE WOOD 2X4'S FROM THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND UNKOWN WHITE POWDER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE THREADED NOZZLE FROM THE NOZZLE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO PREVENT THE ATTACHMENT OF A HOSE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BRICK WALL IN THE WASHROOM WITH OPEN HOLES/SEAMS/CREVICES. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL.----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR METAL RACK STORAGE AND BULK FLOUR STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE LIGHTING INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL.
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Jul 8, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR LOOSE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER SODA SYRUP. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY FLOOR.
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Jul 6, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE WATER FLOWS BACK INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND RELEASED, WASTE WATER THEN WILL SLOWLY DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER MUST DRAIN QUICKLY AND NOT BACK UP INTO COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR LOOSE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER SODA SYRUP. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY FLOOR.
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Jun 18, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE.
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Apr 6, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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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. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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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 DISHWASING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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May 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS WHILE USING GLOVES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES PREPPING DOUGH/FLOUR, THEN RINSE HIS GLOVED HANDS IN THE HAND SINK AND PAT DRY WITH PAPER TOWELS, THEN RETURN TO PREPPING FOOD. THIS SAME EMPLOYEE ALSO DID THIS ACTION A SECOND TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT WASH AND REUSE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES AND OTHER TASKS THAT MAY RESULT IN HAND CONTAMINATION. THE EMPLOYEE REMOVED GLOVES, PROPERLY WASHED HIS HANDS, PUT ON NEW GLOVES, THEN RETURNED TO PREPPING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SLICER PREP TABLE DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASH GUARDS. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 12 INCHES FROM PREP SURFACES/EQUIPMENT STORAGE, OR PROVIDE PROPER SPLASH GUARDS ON THE SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD (TOMATOES, OIL, SODA, CHICKEN, ETC.) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Jun 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at The Original Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East.
Has The Original Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Original Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Original Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East 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 The Original Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Gino's East of Chicago — Gino's East is inspected around two times per year on average.
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