The Original Gino's East
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2015
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Score
Inspectors have visited The Original Gino's East 10 times, with records going back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 3, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting The Original Gino's East on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKET NOT MAINTAINED ON REACH-IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINETE, STORAGE SHELVES LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL, STORAGE SHELVES, AND SLICER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AREA AND OVEN MECHANIAL ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEVERAL HOLES NOTED IN BOTTON SECTION OF WALL IN REAR HALLWAY AND OUTSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL WALLS. CEILING TILE MISSING UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE. LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN IN PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINLINE UNDER THREE CCOMPARTMENT SINK AND BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT UTILITY SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE COOLER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA SANITIZING AT 0 PPM WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE DISH MACHINE SERVICED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKET NOT MAINTAINED ON REACH-IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINETE, STORAGE SHELVES LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL, STORAGE SHELVES, AND SLICER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AREA AND OVEN MECHANIAL ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEVERAL HOLES NOTED IN BOTTON SECTION OF WALL IN REAR HALLWAY AND OUTSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL WALLS. CEILING TILE MISSING UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE. LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN IN PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINLINE UNDER THREE CCOMPARTMENT SINK AND BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT UTILITY SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE COOLER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Nov 12, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK GROOVES/PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA ABOVE SALAD REACH IN COOLER AND ALONG STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAMGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, LOW GROUT, AROUND MIXER IN PREP AREA, AT MOP SINK ROOM AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE AND ABOVE MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL TIMED FAUCET, THE WATER DOES NOT STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING DOWN PUSH HOT/COLD WATER BUTTONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER TIME.
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Nov 5, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK GROOVES/PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA ABOVE SALAD REACH IN COOLER AND ALONG STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAMGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, LOW GROUT, AROUND MIXER IN PREP AREA, AT MOP SINK ROOM AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE AND ABOVE MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL TIMED FAUCET, THE WATER DOES NOT STAY ON WITHOUT HOLDING DOWN PUSH HOT/COLD WATER BUTTONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER TIME.
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Apr 1, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 155 F AT FINAL RINSE, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE MUST BE 180 F OR ABOVE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST TEMPORARILY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER COFFEE STATION 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN AT SAID AREA.
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Jun 28, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, DATE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BENT LIDS ON TOP SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PIZZA PREP AND FRONT SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD CRUST AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.ALSO NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ABOVE AT ALL TIMES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 31, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF TWO SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLERS UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIR COMPANY. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 43F TO 58F (PASTA 43.9F,TURKEY 49.2F, BOILED EGGS 45.3F,PASTA 52.6F, CUT LETTUCE 58.9F, CHICKEN BREAST 54.2F AND LARGE CONTAINER OF MINESTRONI SOUP 49.8F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 69LBS WORTH $81.34. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES ON REGULAR BASES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON, WIPE HANS WITH PAPER TOWEL STILL WITH GLOVES ON THEN PROCEED TO THE PREP FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON RINSE THE WASH CLOTH IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AND WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES PROCEEDED TO WIPE THEIR HANDS AGAIN AND CONTINUED PREPPING. FINALLY NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING WASH CLOTHS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK STILL WITH GLOVES ON AND WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES PROCEEDED TO CONTINUE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER HAND WASHING AND CHANGING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING FOOD. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, DATE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BENT LIDS ON TOP SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PIZZA PREP AND FRONT SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD CRUST AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.ALSO NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ABOVE AT ALL TIMES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 24, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN DISH WASHING AREA (BY DISH MACHINE).---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA (BY ICE MACHINE/MAIN WALK-IN COOLER).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER AND WALLS BY DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE).---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR (DISH WASHING AREA) OR REPAIR.
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Oct 5, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentailly hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirements during storage, display and service. Found potentially hazardous foods inside prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Found Calamari 3lbs at 46.0 F, Chicken Salad 3lbs 46.4 F, Chicken 10lbs 50.2 F, Sliced Turkey 3lbs at 49.8 F, Egg Salad 3lbs at 48.2 F and Hamburger Patties 3 lbs at 45.4 F. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Instructed manager that all potentially hazadous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Value $ 34.00, approximately 24lbs. Critical Citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers above dishmachine area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Backflow preventer at utility sink and faucet at prep three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to repair to prevent all leaks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Gino's East last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Gino's East on file is from Apr 3, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Gino's East?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Original Gino's East.
Has The Original Gino's East's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Original Gino's East have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Original Gino's East 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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