PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
GIBSONS STEAK HOUSE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
December 1, 2021
Complaint
License #40668
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. FINAL RINSE GAUGE TEMP IS 162F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F AT FINAL RINSE GAUGE. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE RECOVERED TO 185F BY THE END OF INSPECTION AFTER THE BOOSTER TURNED ON.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 10 PINT OF MILK CARTONS AT 58.5F, 1 LB OF COOKED BELL PEPPER AT 57.3F, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AIR TEMP AT 62.4F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. PRIORIIY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD NOT LABELED( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD NOT LABELED( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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