SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GIGIO'S PIZZA.

BEAT. 37/100

4643 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 24, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PIZZA, SALAD ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIMES TCS FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.15 NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

NOTED EMPLOYEE SERVING READY TO EAT FOOD (TOMATOES, CHEESE, LETTUCE ETC) WITH BARE HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR USE GLOVES, TONGS OR SPOONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY FLOUR ACCUMULATION THROUGHT OUT.

FEB 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PIZZA, SALAD ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF PREP (SALAD) COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

MAR 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF,CHICKEN, PIZZA ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN REACH IN PIZZA PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F); 5 LBS. OF GROUND PORK AT 48.6F, MARINARA SAUCE 47.8F, AND CANADIAN HAM 50.0F PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER, MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. DISCARDED 10 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $130. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN FREEZER, REACH-IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP AREA ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYER AND STOVE AREAS, ALL REACH IN COOLERS NEED TO BE CLEANED TO CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 28
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN IT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.

AUG 1
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP/DOOR THRESHOLD. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

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AUG 17
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WOOD CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE STAINED BUBBLED CEILING TILES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

AUG 10
2021
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINKS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD COOKED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED MEATBALLS AT TEMP OF 45.7F AND COOKED LASAGNA AT TEMP OF 87.7F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WOOD CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE STAINED BUBBLED CEILING TILES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

SEP 2
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2020
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 16
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 11
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMUMUATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACKLFOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN PATRON BATHROOM WITH OPENING TO THE RIGHT OF TOILET. OBSERVED WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE WALLS IN WASHROOMS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITHCEN AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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