What is Gio's Sports Bar's health inspection score?

Gio's Sports Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gio's Sports Bar last inspected?

Gio's Sports Bar was last inspected on June 11, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gio's Sports Bar have?

Gio's Sports Bar has 37 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gio's Sports Bar safe to eat at?

Gio's Sports Bar has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Gio's Sports Bar

Name: Gio's Sports Bar
Address: 4857 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 72

4857 N DAMEN AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/11/2024

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #272 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jun 11, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

22 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 60/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (72/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4857 N DAMEN AVE , Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Oct

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Jan 2024

3 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

19 basic

Jan

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Non-Inspection

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14--OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH THE COUNTERTOP NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON KITCHEN CORNER TABLE NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INSIDE THE MICROWAVE ALSO,OBSERVED 4 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE SHELFS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP AREA/STORAGE AREAS ALSO,THE BAR AREA WITH BOTTLE CAPS/DEBRIS .
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2591511 DATED:03/22/2024 #16--4-602.11(B-E)/OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. #47--4-202.15/ OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER WORNED-OUT BLADE WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49--4-602.13/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND MAINTAIN. #55--6-501.114/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. #58--2-102.13/ OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAI

Base deductions−25 pts

Mar 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)/OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12/ OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.15/ OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER WORNED-OUT BLADE WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13/ OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)/OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12/ OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.15/ OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER WORNED-OUT BLADE WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19/ OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12/ OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11/ OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13/ OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med11 Basic

13 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDERNEATH THE COUNTERTOP NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

Basic (11)

−22 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE (FORKS,KNIVES ETC.)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP).
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER WORNED-OUT BLADE WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AT BAR WITH LITTER DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−37 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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