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Gigio's Pizza

4643 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 24, 2026

Gigio's Pizza was last inspected on February 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 4 of them critical.

Latest inspection

February 24, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

4 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

    Inspector’s note: 2-301.15 noted employees washing hands at the 3 compartment sink of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to wash hands at the hand wash sink with soap and paper towel. Priority foundation violation#7-38-010. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 8)

    Hands clean & properly washed

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

    Inspector’s note: Noted employee serving ready to eat food (tomatoes, cheese, lettuce etc) with bare hands. Discussed with management the no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Must wear use gloves, tongs or spoons. Priority violation#7-38-010. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 9)

    No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Noted employee washing dishes at the 3 compartment sink without setting it up to wash rinse and sanitize as required by the code. No sanitizer was used to set up the sink. Instructed management to always set up the sink when washing equipment. Manager immediately had employee set up the 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize using the chlorine. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter at the rear dry storage. Instructed to clean, organize and remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment with heavy flour accumulation throught out.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef, pizza, salad etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with original city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times that times tcs food are being handled. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (salt, sugar, flour etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior top surfaces of prep (salad) cooler with dried food and grease accumulation in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef, pizza, salad etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with original city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times that time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food are being handled. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed management, all food handlers that do not have city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate shall complete an approved food handler training program.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of tcs foods in reach in pizza prep cooler (air temperature of 41.0f); 5 lbs. Of ground pork at 48.6f, marinara sauce 47.8f, and canadian ham 50.0f product was discarded by manager, must have cold holding food temperature at 41.0f or below. Discarded 10 lbs, total value $130. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in reach in freezer, reach-in cooler & walk in coolers, instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris in food prep area on floor behind deep fryer and stove areas, all reach in coolers need to be cleaned to clean said area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food service manager certificate on premises, instructed to obtain and maintain. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times when handling tcs foods (beef,chicken, pizza etc). Priority foundation violation # 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen training certificate, instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at exposed handsinks located in the rear prep and rear dishwashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in both toilet rooms, located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle in both toilet rooms and maintain it.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/spills on the floors throughout the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain them.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the basement with clutter and items on the floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize the basement and keep items elevated off of floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance door sweep/door threshold. Must rodent proof said door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 a bucket with sanitizer solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed cooks line knives being stored improperly between prep table and wall. Must provide a proper knife holder.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 broken rubber gasket inside the two-door reach-in cooler across from cooking equipment. Repair/replace

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 cover is needed at receptacles inside the women's washroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 wood ceiling tiles, instructed to replace. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material. Replace stained bubbled ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no food handler training certificate provide on site, instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide signage for handwashing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs food cooked inside the walk-in cooler at improper temperature: cooked meatballs at temp of 45.7f and cooked lasagna at temp of 87.7f. Cold food must maintain a temp of 41f and below. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: A bucket with sanitizer solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooks line knives being stored improperly between prep table and wall. Must provide a proper knife holder.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the two-door reach-in cooler across from cooking equipment. Repair/replace

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chlorine chemical test strips on-site to check sanitizing levels for the three-compartment sink must provide chlorine test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving inside walk-in cooler. Must be smooth and cleanable surface

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Cover is needed at receptacles inside the women's washroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wood ceiling tiles, instructed to replace. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material. Replace stained bubbled ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provide on site, instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine unclean with slight dirt accumumuation. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed backlfow prevention device needed on ice machine. Must install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall in patron bathroom with opening to the right of toilet. Observed wall in employee washroom with peeling paint. Restore walls in washrooms to be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed stained ceiling tiles in kithcen area. Replace stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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