Mario & Gino's

2057 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618

Italian

Last inspected: Jun 2, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

Mario & Gino's appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 2, 2011. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Mario & Gino's since Jun 2, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.

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

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 2, 2011

Routine

8 minor violations.

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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE LID.

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

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, CARTS, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

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. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTER UNDER HOOD.

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. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3PART SINK FAUCET.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Oct 22, 2010

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SINGLE SERVICE ITEM IE. SPOONS, IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NEED CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: .OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER ICE MACHINE NEEDS REPAIR.

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

Inspector notes: WALL VENT ABOVE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY (WITH LOUD NOISE) INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

Aug 16, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED THE SINGLE SERVICE ITEM IE. SPOONS, IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP.

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.OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NEED CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

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.OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER ICE MACHINE NEEDS REPAIR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mario & Gino's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mario & Gino's on file is from Jun 2, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mario & Gino's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mario & Gino's.

Has Mario & Gino's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mario & Gino's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mario & Gino's 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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