Gibsons Italia
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2026-02-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP THAWING UNDER RUNNING WATER, NOT FULLY SUBMERGED. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS UNDER RUNNING WATER SUCH THAT LOOSE PARTICLES ARE AGITATED AND REMOVED IN OVERFLOW AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD COVER ABOVE DISH MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR WAREWASHING AREA SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS, HEAVILY BENT AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FLOOR WAREWASHING AREA VENTILATION HOOD COVER AND MAINTAIN ...
2025-02-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 2 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS food held at improper temperature, found a large 20 quart container of Lobster bisque soup at 52.3f, soup container placed in walk-in cooler a day before. Instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Soup discarded valued a...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Improper cooling method of thick soup that is kept tightly covered in a large 20 quart container in walk-in cooler. Instructed to use smaller containers and cover loosely to facilitate cooling down. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
2024-12-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Open drinks for staff above clean utensils, Instructed to keep away.
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
High Temp conveyor dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, maximum temp at 142f at dish surface. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer temperature at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food not labeled, (sugar, salt....) instructed to instructed to label.
2024-09-26 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Fly traps mounted above food prep tables, instructed to remove. No insect control devices can be placed above open food nor clean utensil.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
2024-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed Hand wash sink at bar prep area, found a cutting board placed on top on hand wash sink while the bar tender preparing drinks and condiments, Instructed manager to keep all hand wash sinks accessible. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
No variance on site for vacuum packaging raw meat, found 2 lbs of portioned 6-7 oz raw beef in walk-in cooler that was vacuumed packaged on site for more than 48hrs. No package date on bags. Instructed manager to discontinue using vacuum packaging ma...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing and staking, Instructed to air dry.
2023-12-14 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-12-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Observed a dish washer loading soiled dishes in dish machine then wiping hands with soiled towel and then picking up clean dishes after. Instructed manager to have employees wash hands when required. Priority violation 7-38-010.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food not labeled ( flour, salt...) instructed to label.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found about 40 live fruit flies at 2nd FL kitchen, instructed to eliminate insects activity, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (A)
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Ice scoop placed in ice bin above ice cubes, instructed to keep off cubes.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Multi-use utensils not air dried after washing, found several deli cups stack while wet.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Observed a staff member drying wine glasses with a cloth towel, instructed not use cloth in drying utensils.
2023-09-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FO...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT WORKING CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZER EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION I...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB TECHINICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TE...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
2022-04-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-04-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHROOMS (EMPLOYEES AND CUSTIOMERS).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 67F LOCATED IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED ON 3RD FLOOR.ALSO NOTED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 93F LOCATED ON 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIOIRI...
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED ON TAG OR LABEL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON THIRD FLOOR FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER 150 LBS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58F - 70F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ...
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
FOUND STEAK LEFT OUT ON SPEED RACK LOCATED ON HOT LINE 70F.MANAGER STATES THAT STEAK IS HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FROM 11 AM TO 1:00 PM DURING LUNCH SERVICE BEFORE COOKED. FOUND NO TIME STAMP LOCATED ON SAID BEEF ALSO NOTED NO PROCEDURE FOR TIME AS A...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED PRESET TABLEWARE ON TABLES IN DINING AREA ON 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2021-04-07 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON CUBES AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC SPOONS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PRIPER UTENSILS.
2020-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHALLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITH OUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THAT SOME TCS FOOD (SOUPS AND SAUCES ) HAVE BEEN STORED IN WALK IN COOLER LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO OR IMPROPER DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 H...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEE WORK WITH EXPOSED FOOD AND WORE HAND BRACELETS. MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED PRESET TABLEWARE ON TABLES IN DINING AREA ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY F...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-11-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BIO-HAZARD ECOLAB CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PRO...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THAT SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS 65 F DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER THROUGH MIXED FAUCET OF MINIMAL 100 F .VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHALLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITH OUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THAT SOME TCS FOOD (SOUPS AND SAUCES ) HAVE BEEN STORED IN WALK IN COOLER LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO OR IMPROPER DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 H...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEE WORK WITH EXPOSED FOOD AND WORE HAND BRACELETS. MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY F...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT PUBLICLY POSTED REPORT #2184939 FROM 7-24-18,INSTEAD WAS POSTED SUMMARY REPORT #2098338 FROM 10/05/2017. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
2018-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP AT BAR ON 2ND FL L WITH HANDLE LAYING ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP UPRIGHT INSIDE ICE OR INSIDE A PROTECTED HOLDER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2017-10-05 Pass License 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed large gaps where floor meets walls in mechanical room and in rear hallway of 4th floor. Must install coving or seal in these areas to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2nd floor has a separate room in rear of dining room for carry out/pastries/coffee and lattes. This area currently has a hand sink only. Instructed must install prep sink in this room. Must maintains same.
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