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Gino's East Of Chicago

Restaurant

521 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605

The Loop

May 7, 2024 — Canvass inspection

Conditional

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Air conditioner water was draining into the sink used for washing dishes and utensils.

Key Findings

  • AC unit drain hoses were emptying into the three-compartment sink used for utensil washing, creating a priority foundation violation.
  • Bulk food containers for salt and flour were not labeled.
  • Deli cups were being used as scoops for food instead of proper scoops.
  • Meat slicer had food debris behind the blade and was not being cleaned properly.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

Bulk food containers ( salt, flour...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

Using deli cups as a scoop for food at front prep kitchen, instructed to use proper scoops.

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Inspection History

Gino's East Of Chicago has had 12 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 6, 2026.

Aug 6, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Jul 30, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Apr 7, 2026Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Oct 16, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Oct 9, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
May 7, 2024ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Apr 13, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

7 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 6, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

15 violations
Jan 24, 2023Conditional

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 17, 2023Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

10 violations
Jan 31, 2022Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Nov 2, 2021Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations