GIBSONS ITALIA.

Chicago Health Dept

233 N CANAL ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 26

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN EASILY-CLEANABLE.

FEB 3

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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 at $100. Priority violation 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

DEC 4

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Open drinks for staff above clean utensils, Instructed to keep away.

Minor Other

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food not labeled, (sugar, salt....) instructed to instructed to label.

SEP 26

2024

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

JAN 22

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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(c).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 machine until obtaining proper variance for the office of CDPH. food discarded valued at $200.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing and staking, Instructed to air dry.

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DEC 14

2023

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 7

2023

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food not labeled ( flour, salt...) instructed to label.

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop placed in ice bin above ice cubes, instructed to keep off cubes.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Multi-use utensils not air dried after washing, found several deli cups stack while wet.

Minor Sanitation

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.

SEP 25

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER DIRECTED EMPLOYEES TO SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES WHILE ON SITE. COS

Serious Sanitation

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 ISSUED. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN CAME ON SITE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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 TEST KIT ON SITE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

APR 28

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 21

2022

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

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. PRIOIRITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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).

Critical Chemical Safety

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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 A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

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 PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND TIME STAMP NEEDED FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

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.

APR 7

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON CUBES AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JAN 8

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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 PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

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 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition

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.

NOV 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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 PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Minor Other

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

JUL 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 5

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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