Giacomo's Ristorante

March 9, 2026 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings37
critical findings3

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Minimun handwashing observed during the inspection. PIC to train staff on hanwashing and monitor handwashing
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Before Use After Cleaning (P)critical

Inspector note: Multiple food contact surfaces observed soiled. Clean and sanitze more often
code 590.004/4-702.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prepsink on the first floor observed without and air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an air gap.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide kit & procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection staff were unable to answer questions pertaining to food safety. Owner arrived mid inspection walkthrough
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple P's PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed house made sauces cooling in deep plastic buckets. Discontinue PIC to review and train staff on cooling methods
code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiples containers of prepped food stored in cold units observed without date marking. Provide made/discard before storing
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide metal probe food thermometer. Provide maintain accessible
code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Facility observed without sufficient equipment for cooling process. Provide
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips for both dishwasher and 2 bay sink . Provide
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide
code 590.004/4-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector note: Facility observed with only 1 handsink on site (not operating) No handsink observed in the warewashing and food prep area downstairs. Install PIC to monitor handwashing
code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen handsink observed unaccessible due to upright fridge install. Remove Keep accessible at all time for hanwashing to prevent contamination by hands
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen main handsink observed without hand washing soap . Provide and maintain
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Notes:Large quantity of rat droppings observed in multiple location of the establishment. Current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report was povided on site. Increase visit from exterminator recommended .
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff working with RTE foods without hair restraint. Provide
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple food items observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Observed can of tomato sauce stored in the bathroom downstairs. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: Open Buckets of sauce observed stored on the floor . Discontinue
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed wood stick stored inside bucket of house made sauce. Discontinue Observed ice scooped stored inside ice basin. Discontinue Observed staff prepping food downstairs in the basement area under exposed and unmarked pipe. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple package of foods stored instagnant water. Observed ROP fish stored in stagnant water for thawing. Disconinue PIC to review thawing process with staff
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Observed food items stored on rusty shelvings. Repair
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters and attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Install maintain visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed cutting boards heavily scored. Resurface/replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen main hansink observed not operating. Provide repair and plumbers invoice
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor throughout the facilty observed in need of deep cleaning from loose debris stagnant water grease build up. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Multiple entrance/ backdoor observed without an effective weather strip/ door sweep. Install
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: 2 bay sink observed supplied with paper towel. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Multiple handsink on site observed without handwashing sign. Provide to all handsink missing signage
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed heavily clutter in the prep area downstairs and on the second level. Clean & organize to remove
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Multiple voids observed throughout the facility (basement upstairs second level) . Repair/seal
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired 10.22.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company Per PIC hood cleaning is scheduled for 3.24.26
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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