Gusi's Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2023
70
Score
Gusi's Pizza has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Gusi's Pizza since Oct 2, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Gusi's Pizza's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,DOUGH MACHINE,MIXER,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.11 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE SIDE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CRATES,CHAIRS,CLOTHING HANGING MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,FINISH CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 22, 2023
Routine
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR UNDER PIZZA PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LEDGE UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX,ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK/FURNANCE ROOM,ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO,EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/22/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,FININSH CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AT MECHANICAL VENTILATION UNIT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE SCREEN ON FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,DOUGH MACHINE,MIXER,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SIDE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CRATES,CHAIRS,CLOTHING HANGING MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Mar 1, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH CHARRED DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEPOSITS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Feb 25, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVING QUARTERS (DRESSER, COUCH)IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THIS PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 15 DROPPINGS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND OVER 30 DROPPINGS IN REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH CHARRED DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEPOSITS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND MAKE AREA BRIGHTER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 18, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVING QUARTERS (TWO BEDS, COUCH)IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THIS PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 15 DROPPINGS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND OVER 30 DROPPINGS IN REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT BAIT PACKETS OUTSIDE OF BAIT STATIONS LAYING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE BAIT PROPERLY STORED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND MAKE AREA BRIGHTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND ONE BURNED OUT BULB IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND REPLACE BULB.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gusi's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gusi's Pizza on file is from Oct 2, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gusi's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Gusi's Pizza.
Has Gusi's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gusi's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gusi's Pizza 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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