JAN 15
2025
PASS · 0 violations
GIOIA RISTORANTE E PASTIFICIO.
Chicago Health Dept
1133 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).
7 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jan 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 3
2024
PASS · 0 violations
APR 26
2024
FAIL 2 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON THE CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005"
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
MAY 18
2023
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, WASHROOMS, AND BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COFFEE STATION MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SODA GUN HOLDER CLOSEST TO THE FRONT DOOR AT THE BAR MISSING A DRAIN HOSE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 24
2022
PASS 3 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE OVER PASTA PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR SHIELD WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST CAP OFF WATER AND DRAIN LINE AT MAIN PREP LINE (REAR HANDSINK ) AND REMOVE HANDSINK FROM PREMISES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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MAR 22
2022
FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 87.4F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE ON 1ST FLOOR(REAR) AT 71.3F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO EACH CONTAINER IN WHICH CLAMS AND MUSSELS WERE BEING STORED. SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST BE ATTACHED TO EACH CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD ITEMS WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF REAR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED FOOD ITEM NOT DISCLOSED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (RIB EYE & SALMON). ALSO OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERISK ON FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER THEN PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, *THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER OR CAN BE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE OVER PASTA PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR SHIELD WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT VENTILATION HOOD BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/27/2020, REPORT #2362973. #58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ORDER PLACED FOR KIT DURING INSPECTION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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