Gemini Grill — Sophia's Steak/ Petit Pomeroy

748 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Gemini Grill — Sophia's Steak/ Petit Pomeroy appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “required records available” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMINGLED OYSTERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE COMINGLING AND COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON 2ND FLOOR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER 2ND FLOOR COOK LINE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERIVCE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Mar 20, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 87.8F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED, OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 102.4F BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA, COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA(COOKLINE) FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH MUSSELS IN CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FRESH MUSSELS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT,VALUED AT $15 AND WEIGHING 2LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN SERVICE BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN SERVICE BAR ON FIRST FLOOR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.

Mar 1, 2024

License

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON BACK, LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BACK, LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gemini Grill — Sophia's Steak/ Petit Pomeroy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gemini Grill — Sophia's Steak/ Petit Pomeroy on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gemini Grill — Sophia's Steak/ Petit Pomeroy?

Across the inspection record, “required records available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gemini Grill — Sophia's Steak/ Petit Pomeroy.

Has Gemini Grill — Sophia's Steak/ Petit Pomeroy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gemini Grill — Sophia's Steak/ Petit Pomeroy have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gemini Grill — Sophia's Steak/ Petit Pomeroy 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 Gemini Grill — Sophia's Steak/ Petit Pomeroy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gemini Grill — Sophia's Steak/ Petit Pomeroy is inspected around two times per year on average.

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