GIBSONS STEAK HOUSE.
1028 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
16 of 24 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 202026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON PREP AREAS SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 52025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR DISH AND 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP. ALSO NOTED GROUT IS NEEDED ON 1ST FLOOR DISH AND 2ND FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 82024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
Observed a cook chill process on site for bagging hot soup on site and sealing it. No variance or a HACCP obtained for this process, instructed manager to discontinue such process. 20 lbs of clam chowder soup discarded Valued at $120. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Missing a cover for ice bin at bar area where there is a customers seating across, instructed to provide. Damaged insulation at walk-in cooler cooling lines, instructed to repair. prep cooler door not closing tightly at main cook line, instructed to repair.
Found food debris, standing water at bottom of drawer coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Found hoses attached to 3-comp sinks at both 1st and 2nd floor kitchens, instructed to remove hoses from all sinks.
standing water noted in 1st floor dish room, Instructed to minimize standing water.
DEC 202023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN PLACE ON BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER DRYING MATS UNDERNEATH GLASSWARE IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS LIQUOR WELL IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OD ACCCUMULATION.
MAR 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food, observed a food server holding a bread baguette with bare hands while slicing it. instructed manager not to allow bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010.
Not maintaining shellstock tags with product. found several containers of different oysters in prep cooler without identification tags, instructed manager to keep harvest tags with product until sold. priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 4 lbs of oysters discarded valued at $30.
Bulk food container ( sugar )not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
Knives in-use are kept in a sanitizer bucket, instructed to keep utensils according to health code.
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JUN 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
leaky drain line at front hand wash sink, Instructed to repair and maintain.
Several prep coolers missing a thermometer. Instructed to provide.
Damaged insulation at 2nd floor walk-in cooler cooling lines, instructed to repair and maintain.
Waste water backing up from front kitchen floor drain, instructed to repair drains and maintain. priority violation 7-38-030(c)
leaky drain pipes under dish machine, Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
missing floor tiles grout at 2nd floor kitchen trapping waste water. broken floor tiles at 1st floor dish washing room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Peeling paint noted at 1st floor kitchen ceiling, missing drop ceiling panels at 1st floor kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
No lights in pastry walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide.
DEC 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. FINAL RINSE GAUGE TEMP IS 162F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F AT FINAL RINSE GAUGE. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE RECOVERED TO 185F BY THE END OF INSPECTION AFTER THE BOOSTER TURNED ON.
FOUND 10 PINT OF MILK CARTONS AT 58.5F, 1 LB OF COOKED BELL PEPPER AT 57.3F, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
FOUND DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AIR TEMP AT 62.4F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. PRIORIIY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
BULK FOOD NOT LABELED( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN PLACE.
USING SOILED NYLON SHEETS TO SEPARATE AREAS IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO USE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE
APR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE ROTATING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE 2ND FLOOR DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED DIRTY/MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
JAN 222018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
NO THERMETER INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG LINE). MUST PROVIDE THERMETER FOR COOLER.
APR 172017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK AT PANTRY STATION, PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY AT BROILER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
A MOUNTED METALLIC CHAIN ON BREAD CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
INOPERABLE VENT IN EMPLOYEES MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREP COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 282016PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR, AND REPLACE THE RIPPED CURTAINS THAT LEAD TO THE GARBAGE CORAL- MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
1ST FLOOR: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS ARE STORED TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN/PREP TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND ALSO REPLACE THE CRACKED CEILING TILES ON THE 2ND FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-INC COOLER.
2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR IS MISSING A LIGHTBULB. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
MAY 222015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
CEILING IN ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA NEXT TO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE OF FLYING INSECTS.
JUL 312014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS UPSTAIRS IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
OBSERVED BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS OVER THE BROILER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE HOT LINE AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FISH PREP WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED UPSTAIRS BAR WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: DOWN STAIRS BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT KNOB, UPSTAIRS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET AND UPSTAIRS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
DEC 22013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AT 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AND CHEESES. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA: HAMBURGERS AT 47.3-50.9F, BEEF FILETS AT 53.6F, HAM AT 51.9F, CHEESE AT 52.1-54.5F, STEAKS AT 54.6F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE OF THE SALAD COOLER: SALAD DRESSING AT 50.1F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER: SOUP AT 44.7F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 55.2F AND CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 184# OF FOOD WORTH $711. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENT NAME.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR DISHROOM.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHROOM.
AUG 52013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREMISES.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
FOUND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
DEC 132012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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DEC 72012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/21/11, UNDER #32-MUST INSTALL COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA.
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MISSING FLOOR GROUTING IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE KICHEN, MUST FIX/RE-GROUT.
HOLES & MISSING DROP CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, MUST SEAL HOLES & MAINTAIN CEILING PANELS.
DEC 62012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 140F, MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F OR HIGHER FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569714 , DATED ON 11-21-11 FOR VIOLATION #(32): MUST INSTALL COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
MISSING LABELS AT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
A LONG STICK FOR BRAKING DOWN ICE NEXT TO ICE MAKER IS ATTACHED WITH A CABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETACH TO BE ABLE TO WASH AND SANITIZE.
INTERIOR OF ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN ALSO THE RIM ON DOOR WITH DIRT DEPOSITED ON SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
KITCHEN FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT IN MULTIPLE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
HOLES AND MISSING DROP CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PATCH HOLES.
FLY TRAPS INSTALLED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM OPEN FOOD AREAS.
NOV 212011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DOOR GASKETS OF HOT-HOLDING UNITS (2nd FL) & COOLER DOORS AT COOK'S LINE ARE IN POOR REPAIR (RIPPED APART)-MUST ADDRESS. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ICE BIN LIDS NEEDED AT BOTH BARS-MUST PROVIDE. A SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AT THE 2nd FL DISHMACHINE (LEFT SIDE), TO PREVENT WATER GOING ONTO THE FLOOR. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
GASKETS OF BAR COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLER (1st FL), FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER (DESSERTS AREA), & AT BAR COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS AT 1st FLOOR BAR & AT DISHROOM (SAME FLOOR), MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. MISSING TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHROOM (1st FL) MUST BE FIXED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
FAUCETS OF HANDSINK AT DISHROOM (1st FLOOR) IS KOOSE & LEAKING-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
MOST ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER-(USE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS). Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
MAR 102011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE MAIN DISH ROOM HAS A BUILDUP OF FOOD UNDER THE DISH SCRAPING AREA THAT NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. REMOVE FOOD BUILDUP FROM UNDER THE BAKE SHOP SHELVING AND HOT LINE PASS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REPAIR THE DOORS AND GASKETS OF THE GIBSONS HOTLINE DRAWER COOLERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THE DAMAGED TILE UNDER THE TILT SKILLET,HUGOS BAR AND BASEBOARD UNDER GIBSONS HOT LINE.
JUN 22010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS AT FIRST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKS AT FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK. IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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