GIGIO'S PIZZA.
4643 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
9 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOEMTER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIOTITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE OF D OOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
MAR 62018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES, WASHED THEIR HANDS WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM ON AN APRON, ANSWERED A PHONE CALL AND WENT BACK TO PREPARING FOOD ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES OR USE SPOONS OR TONGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 4-26-16 NOT CORRECTED. #45-NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
METAL SHELVING UNDER REAR PREP TABLES DIRTY. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL. FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS UNDER THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING AND UNDER METAL PREP TABLES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MISSING WALL TILE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DOUGH STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
LEAK ON THE NOZZLES OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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APR 262016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS COOKED MEATBALLS AT 44.0F - 45.F,TOTAL 5 LBS. GROUND SAUSAGE AT 45.9F, 44.0F , TOTAL 5 LBS. INSIDE THE PREP 3 DOOR COOLER SUCH AS PEPPERONI AT 45.9F, TOTAL 12LBS, GROUND SAUSAGE AT 45.9F, TOTAL 5 LBS, ITALIAN BEEF AT 44.6F,TOTAL 2.5LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LESS DURING STORAGE. WALK IN COOLER TEMP AT 39.0F, AND PREP COOLER TEMP AT 41.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS TOTAL 29.5LBS. WORTH $56.00.
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.(WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE COOLERS, PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
APR 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP AT THE SODA FOUNTAIN PLACED ON TOP OF THE GRATE UNDER THE SODA DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE MAIN HOODVENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED- MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, AND MAINTAIN.
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SANTIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 202014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR COOLERS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE. WOOD DOUGH CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR,SURFACE POROUS AND CHIPPED AND WITH GREEN/ BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THEM INCLUDED THE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AD NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
AUG 132014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF PIZZA:PEPPERONI,SAUSAGE,CHEESE AT TEMP OF 112.7F AND 122.7F.,ALSO FOUND MEAT BALLS STORED AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 122.7F.HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STEAM TABLE MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED:POUND 6 ,VALUE $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-11-13,REPORT #1329654 #35- Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep area not clean, shall be repaired/replaced. #36- Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, and bsmt storage room, shall be provided OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR COOLERS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE. WOOD DOUGH CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR,SURFACE POROUS AND CHIPPED AND WITH GREEN/ BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THEM INCLUDED THE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AD NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
STORAGE AT BASEMENT AREA BY THE REACH-IN FREEZER IS UNORGANIZED, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR
DEC 112013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors in bsmt storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep area not clean, shall be repaired/replaced.
Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, and bsmt storage room, shall be provided.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
JUL 232013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE/DIRT BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING/HOLE MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED AND FINISHED.
JUN 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE/DIRT BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING/HOLE MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED AND FINISHED.
FEB 242012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/17/12
SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/17/12
JAN 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GAP/HOLE IN FLOOR/WALL PANEL UNDER SODA MACHINE BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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