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Gino's East Of Chicago

Restaurant

521 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605

The Loop

Jul 30, 2026 โ€” Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Live fly infestation found in dishwashing area and basement during inspection.

Key Findings

  • Live flies observed in dishwashing area (10-15) and basement (5-7). Pest control was called during inspection.
  • Broken lid on bulk container of dried onions in basement allowed food exposure.
  • Heavy food debris and cups accumulated behind cooking equipment and under basement shelving.
  • Kitchen floors covered in food debris, dishwashing area dirty with dirt buildup on equipment, and bar area cluttered with dust.

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 #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN DISHWASHING AREA 10-15, IN BASEMENT 5-7. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL SERVICES. PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN FROM LANDMARK ARRIVED ONSITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LID OF ONE BULK CONTAINER IN BASEMENT THAT CONTAINED DRIED ONION PIECES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.

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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 โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Jul 30, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Apr 7, 2026Conditional

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations