La Gondola
Last inspected: May 2, 2024
86
Score
La Gondola appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 2, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
La Gondola's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES UNDER BULK CONTAINERS BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SOME CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Sep 19, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: S4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 THE BROKEN WALL COVERED WITH PIECES OF WOOD IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM BY THE TOILET MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
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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74
Sep 11, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 53.6F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 64.9F; CUT GREEN LETTUCES AT TEMP OF 64.9F.FRESH BURRATA AT TEMP OF 52.5F; FRESH MOZZARELLA AT TEMP OF 64.9F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7, VALUE 40 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT EAST WALL BY THE HANDWASHING SINK AT AIR TEMP OF 64.3F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TCS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: FRESH MOZZARELLA. DICED TOMATOES, ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE WASHING SINK BY THE PIZZA AREA. UPON MY REQUEST, THE MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDES CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(STEAKS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED DISHROOM AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, PROPERLY DRAINING. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
10
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND SHELF. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK.
43
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVINGS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED: INVERT OR WRAP THE PART THAT TOUCHES FOODS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.MUST REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE TOILET WATER TANK COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED.REPLACE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND DIRTY GRIME DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED CLEANED, SANITIZED OR REMOVED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM MUST BE REGROUT. THE BROKEN WALL COVERED WITH PIECES OF WOOD IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM BY THE TOILET MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE
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May 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED), HOWEVER NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE COVER LID AT THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 21, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Jul 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2285333 DATED ON 04/16/19 NOT CORRECTED-#10 NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, PROPERLY DRAINING. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 16, 2019
Complaint
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL CYCLES TESTED. MACHINED TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE THE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED, DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100 PPM AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND REWASH ALL DISHES NOTED IN THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS MEAT SAUCE AT 132.3F, 20 LBS MARINARA SAUCE AT 108.9F BOTH IN THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED ON SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE IN COVERED PLASTIC CONTAINERS, 10 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 78.8F, 3 LBS COOKED POTATOES AT 61.9F, 5 LBS COOKED BROCCOLI AT 62.6F, 10 LBS COOKED PASTAS AT 50.4F AND 48.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $100.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED ON METAL RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH UNCOVERED VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. VEGETABLES REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH FRESH AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMERS. MISSING METAL SHIELD BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE FOODS AND THE WALKWAY LEADING CUSTOMERS TO THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE MISSING SHIELD. ALSO OBSERVED REFRIGERATION REPAIRMAN ON COOKS LINE REPAIRING MOTOR/FAN OF EQUIPMENT ON WITH SOILED DRILL AND TOOLS ON THE PREP CUTTING BOARD DIRECTLY NEXT TO UNCOVERED/UNPROTECTED PREPARED FOODS IN THE OPEN TOP OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER. REPAIRMAN WAS REMOVED. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, PROPERLY DRAINING. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #'S 57, 58 FROM #2182203 ON 7-3-18 NOT CORRECTED. #57- 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING.#58-: PA 100-0367 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT PREMISES HAVE NOT OBTAINED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NOT LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH THE FRONT DOORS (INNER AND OUTER) AND THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BEING PROPPED OPEN DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED OUTER OPENING MUST BE SEALED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT CLOSED DOORS DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE OUTDOOR REAR WALKWAY. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS IN A CLOSED, TIGHT FITTING CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.----LID OF THE BOX FREEZER DAMAGED/BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR STAND MIXER BOWL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Jul 3, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 50 POUNDS OF PASTA INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 52.0F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 50 POUNDS OF PASTA INSIDE WALK IN COOLER VALUE AT 30 DOLLARS.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITHOUT FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES MUST OBTAIN FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT PREMISES HAVE NOT OBTAINED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367.
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64
Jun 8, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN BRACKETS ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE HOBART DOUGH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT THE WOOD SO THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE ON FAUCET IN MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT FRYER, THE FRYER WHEELS, THE TABLE UNDER THE GRILL AND THE SIDES OF THE FRYER. MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR OF PASTA COOLER. MUST CLEAN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM GASKETS AND FRAME OF SALAD COOLER.
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90
Sep 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED/DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE, REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP. MUST REPLACE CRACKED SHIELD AND CLEAN DIRTY SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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82
Nov 6, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP OF RECEPTACLE, DRIED GREASE DROPLETS HANGING FROM THE SIDES OF RECEPTACLE, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE GROUND WITH KITTY LITTER THAT WAS NEVER SWEPT UP. INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH OR DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE, GROUND SURFACE, AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO REMOVE ALL GREAES BUILDUP AND REMANIING KITTY LITTER THAT WAS LEFT ON THE GROUND. GREASE MUST BE STORED INSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE STOVE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK WHERE CANNED TOMATOES ARE STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACK AND MAINTIAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SANITIZING LINE CONNECTED TO THE FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR THE LINE WITH A TIGHT FITTING BOLT AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE.
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78
Oct 1, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT CLEAN BOWLS AND PLATES STORED ON THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOODVENTS AND CEILING VENT ABOVE PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Aug 8, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES ALSO MUST CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL OF FOOD DEBRIS NEAR THE GRILL AT THE REAR PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHEILD COVERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON MUST REPAIR
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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78
Dec 13, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: SHELLFISH TAGS FOR FRESH MUSSELS LISTED ON MENU NOT MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. ONE TAG ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. MANAGEMENT STATES SHELLFISH TAGS ARE AT THE OTHER OWNED RESTAURANT LOCATION. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS FOR THIS LOCATION AT THIS LOCATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(B).
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF COOKED PASTA BEING RINSED IN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PASTA DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. ESTABLISHMENT MAINTAINS A CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES LICENSE WITH CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF BUSINESS. CUSTOMERS MUST ENTER AND TRAVEL THROUGH A HALLWAY IN THE KITCHEN PAST THE COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA. METAL SHIELDS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED AND APPROVED BY C.D.P.H. WERE NOT INSTALLED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE BUSINESS WAS OPEN/OPERATING AND CUSTOMERS IN ESTABLISHMENT. OWNER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND RE-INSTALLED THE METAL SHIELDS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL RACK SHELVING WITH FOOD STORAGE. METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLER RUSTY, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REMOVE RUST/RE-PAINT. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALLS SURROUNDING ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. MISSING WALL TILES. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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64
Jan 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR HAS EXPOSED INSULATION AND CRACKED PLASTIC. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE USED TO HOLD WATER.
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Jan 14, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Gondola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Gondola on file is from May 2, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Gondola?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at La Gondola.
Has La Gondola's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Gondola have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Gondola 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 La Gondola inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Gondola is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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