The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar

160-164 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE BAR.
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Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Dec 27, 2023
License
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS... 1ST FLOOR BAR NEXT TO DRAINBOARD, AND 2ND FLOOR PREP NEXT TO DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOZZERELLA COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AS WELL AS 3RD FLOOR PREP, ALL UNUSED COOLING UNITS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP, AND DOUGH PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HANDSINKS LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR WOMENTS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING WALL BASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... FIRST FLOOR PREP BY FRYERS/GRILL AREA, AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR LARGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTURCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar.

Has The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar 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 The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Gino's East of Chicago — the Comedy Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.