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Restaurant: Gino's East Pizzeria
Address: 160-164 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Feb 14, 2013

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All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE(2ND FLOOR) DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063451 12.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREAS COOLERS DOOR HINDGES/GASKETS, SHELEVES AT 2ND FLOOR COFFEE STATION WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND BAR GUN HOLSTERS WITH FOOD/LIME BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 2ND FLOOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) AND HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

UPON REINSPECTION THE FOLLOWING OBSERVED, CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
CORRECTED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 2ND FLOOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) AND BAR HADWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

(7-38-005A) SOURCE OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SUBSTANCES ON THE INNER PANELS, EDGES OF THE LEVERS & THE UPPER INTERIOR WALLS OF 2-ICE MACHINES AT 1ST/2ND FLOOR, WHERE THE ICE CUBES PASS THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ENTIRE MACHINES & MAINTAIN. (UNITS TAGGED). All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.
(7-38-020) INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. NOTED 18-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK; 6-ON WALLS UNDER 2-COMP SINK CLOSE TO THIS MOP SINK AREA; 16-ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM AREA; 10-ON BOXES AT REAR 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
ALL TABLEWARE SETTINGS MUST BE COVERED. Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF ALL COOLER DOORS, CABINETS UNDER WAIT STAFF STATIONS, BAR SINKS. EXTERIOR SIDES OF MOST COOKING EQYUIPMENT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM, COOK'S LINES MUST BE ADDRESSED. FLOORS UNDER BAR SINKS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, CEILING AROUND VENTS & ANY FOOD STAINS/SPLASHES ON WALLS AROUND PREP STATIONS/WAIT STAFF AREAS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. THE SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN GREATLY MINIMIZED ON PREMISES DURING THIS VISIT.
CORRECTED
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEE/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
CORRECTED
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM, COOK'S LINES (1-2 FLOORS) MUST BE ADDRESSED. MOST RUBBER FLOOR MATS ARE WORN OUT-MUST REPLACE, TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING SITES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
CORRECTED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED. BROKEN DOOR GASKETS AT THE 1st FL BAR & 2nd FL KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED/REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF SMALL COOLERS, CABINETS AT WAIT STAFF STATIONS AT 2-BARS, SODA SYRUP NOZZLES-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINES & DISHROOMS MUST BE ADDRESSED, TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. FLOORS UNDER BAR AREA (1st FL) & DRAINS UNDER WAIT STAFF STATIONS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER AT 3rd FL STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED OR BETTER ORGANIZED, & ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 20-GALLONS MARINARA SAUCE AT 59.7F; 15-GALLONS MINESTRONE SOUP AT )47.3F; 8 LBS. OF ARTICHOKE/SPINACH DIP AT 51.8F. (TOTAL AMOUNT=$220.00). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS & MAINTAIN/MONITOR & HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL BARS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHROOMS MUST BE ADDRESSED, TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME
(7-38-005A) FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED CHOPPED CLEAN LETTUCE ON A STRAINER PLACED ON TOP OF A PAN WITH STANDING WATER AT REACH-IN COOLER (1st FLI). ALSO FOUND GROUND MEAT PATTY MAKER BEING OPERATED ON TOP OF 3-COMP. SINK DRAINBOARD. MEAT DEBRIS HAS BECOME RANCID IN SOME AREAS, & UNIT SITS ON A MOLDY PAN, WITH STALE GREASE & WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COUNTER FOR THE MEAT PATTY MAKER, CLEAN & SANITIZE UNIT, & TO KEEP LETTUCE IN A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.

CORRECTED AT THIS TIME
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. THE GROUND MEAT PRESSER SITS ON A WHEELED, METAL TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. CUT SALAD GREENS ARE KEPT IN BINS & STRAINERS ARE USED FOR SERVICE.
THE OPEN SEAMS AT THE TOP PORTION OF A 3-COMP SINK (LEFT COMPARTMENT), AT REAR PREP AREA OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/WELDED All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME

PREP COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AT 49.7F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
FOUND 5 LBS OF RAW CALAMARI AT 63.4F, ONE QUART OF HEAVY CREAM AT 48.5F. ITEMS WERE STORED AT SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH ITEM AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.00
HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, FINAL RINSE TEMPS AT 153F. MACHINE WAS BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY. BY THE END OF INSPECTION A REPAIR MAN ARRIVED AND REPAIRED MACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMP IS NOW AT 183F. MACHINE UNTAGGED MAY RESUME OPERATION.
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND ABOUT 12 GLUE RIBBON FLY TRAPS PLACED ALL OVER 2ND FLOOR PREP TABLES, DOUGH MIXERD, OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS AND ABOVE OPEN ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE ALL TRAPS, INSECT TRAPS NOT ALLOWED ABOVE PREP, DISH AND OPEN FOOD AREAS
DAMAGED COOLER DOORS GASKET NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON SURFACES INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STANDING WATER MIXED WITH ORGANIC MATTER TRAPPED BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, FLOOR DRAINS AND MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN FLOOR, GROUT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AND MINIMIZE STANDING WATER.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER PLACED IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL FOUND A BOUT 200 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT KITCHENS, BAR AND DINING ROOMS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. WALL VENT IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND UNUSED CHUTE LEADING TO THE ALLEY NOT SCREENED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT FLIES FROM ENTERING KITCHEN.
LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTEDE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WET MOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN MOP CLOSETS, INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW PROPER DRYING. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTUR AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM MOP CLOSETS.
SODA SYRUP SPILLS IN 4TH FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PEELING FINISH AT WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH.

MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO GROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MINI DEEP DISH PIZZAS STORED IN THE HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 125.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $110. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE HANDSINK WAS CLOGGED WITH SLOW DRAINING WATER. THE MANAGER CALLED AN EMPLOYEE TO REPAIR THE SINK. THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE CLOGGED HANDSINK, BUT DAMAGED THE DRAIN LINE BY PUTTING A HOLE IN IT SO THAT THE SINK LEAKED EXCESSIVELY ONTO THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT CALLED A PLUMBER IN TO REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE. THE PLUMBER ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 2:45PM TO REPAIR THE SINK DRAIN LINE. THE PLUMBER REPLACED THE DRAIN LINE TRAP AND THE SINK NOW DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE 3RD FLOOR BAR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP LINE, SHELVES ABOVE SALAD PREP COOLERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
MUST FINISH THE WALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WHERE A SECTION WAS REMOVED. PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE BAR SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE SPRAY SINK AT THE DISHWASH AREA.

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
MUST FINISH THE WALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WHERE A SECTION WAS REMOVED. PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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