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Gio's Sports Bar

January 17, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDERNEATH THE COUNTERTOP NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE (FORKS,KNIVES ETC.)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP).
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER WORNED-OUT BLADE WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AT BAR WITH LITTER DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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