⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

GINO'S EAST OF CHICAGO

(Also Known As: GINO'S EAST/ Gotham Bagels)

521 S DEARBORN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60605

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Bakery

📍 Neighborhood: Hyde Park

License #: 30142

26
Total Inspections
15
Passed
5
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2025 Inspection

October 16, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS....(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2025 Inspection

October 9, 2025• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY SHELF BLOCKING IT PREVENTING USE OF THE HANDWASHING...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2024 Inspection

May 7, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers ( salt, flour...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 13, 2023 Inspection

April 13, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR....(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2023 Inspection

April 6, 2023• Complaint• 15 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPPING BAGELS AT A PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA THAT DOES NOT HAVE A H...(+14 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2023 Inspection

January 24, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POST...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2023 Inspection

January 17, 2023• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR....(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2022 Inspection

January 31, 2022• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE BACK OF THE SCOOPER (FOOD CONTACT SURFACE) EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON H...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 2, 2021 Inspection

November 2, 2021• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2020 Inspection

January 16, 2020• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT IN CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES TO KILL NOROVIRUS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATI...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2019 Inspection

February 8, 2019• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT MATERIALS(ITEMS) (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE ...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 24, 2018 Inspection

August 24, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVE NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2018 Inspection

August 16, 2018• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVE NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2018 Inspection

March 22, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER LOCATED ON THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO N...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2018 Inspection

March 15, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2017 Inspection

January 23, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -CAN OPENER -KNIFE RACK -STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES I...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2016 Inspection

May 3, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING A LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2015 Inspection

September 14, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAND AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2014 Inspection

December 4, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2014 Inspection

April 29, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 3, 2013 Inspection

April 3, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER5 IN THE PREP AREA.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2012 Inspection

January 31, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SPICES, ETC.)(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 4, 2012 Inspection

January 4, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 3, 2011 Inspection

August 3, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2010 Inspection

December 14, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2010 Inspection

July 19, 2010• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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