The Original Gino's East — Gino's East of Chicago
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, The Original Gino's East — Gino's East of Chicago has five inspections on file, the first dated 2016. On Oct 6, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at The Original Gino's East — Gino's East of Chicago is from Oct 6, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
The Original Gino's East — Gino's East of Chicago scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COLER AND IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA AND CLEAN & COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN SAME AREA.
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Sep 29, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT NOT IN USE AND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40.0F OR BELOW(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX. 100 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL.REAR PREP AREA OF COOLERS,RADIATORS,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ON ROLLING CARTS,LEDGE OF FLOOR MIXER,IN DISH WASHING AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF DISH MACHINE,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HAND SINK,DISH STORAGE RACK,1ST FL. FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND STOVE,NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN.BAR AREA UNDER AND NEXT TO ALL COOLERS,UNDER ICE BIN AND SERVICE COUNTER.ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.ON FLOOR, LANDING AND LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER LIQUOR STORAGE CABINET,UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK.ALSO,REAR HOT WATER TANK AND STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES.APPX. 15 OR MORE OPEN RODENT BAIT ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.APPX "3/4-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,SIDE DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR ADJACENT TO HOT WATER AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/29/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,STOVE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COLER AND IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON INTERIOR OF FRONT DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA AND CLEAN & COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN SAME AREA.
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Feb 3, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF SALAD PREP COOLER, TOP OF PIZZA OVEN AND DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL AND BASEBOARD NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF SALAD PREP COOLER, TOP OF PIZZA OVEN AND DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL AND BASEBOARD NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 29, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Gino's East — Gino's East of Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Gino's East — Gino's East of Chicago on file is from Oct 6, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Gino's East — Gino's East of Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Original Gino's East — Gino's East of Chicago.
Has The Original Gino's East — Gino's East of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Original Gino's East — Gino's East of Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Original Gino's East — Gino's East of Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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