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EAT

Giordano'S

6709 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631 · Edison Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
81/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
7 passed
Last Inspected
2022-09-30
Pass Rate
54%
2 failures
Score
81/100
EAT
11 consecutive passes, most recently 2022-09-30
Failed 2 inspections (2015, 2015)
Sanitation issues found across 10 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 10×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
Chemical Safety serious
2022-09-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED OUT BACK NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL OLD EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. RENEW AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2022-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT AT 56F. COOLER CONTAINED NON TCS FOOD OF WHOLE UNCUT LETTUCE AND BREAD. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED OUT BACK NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL OLD EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. RENEW AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2022-01-24 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-01-07 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2020-01-27 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD WITH GREASE SMEARS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN GREASE OFF OF HOOD.

2019-03-07 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT THRESHOLD UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

2018-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS SHELVES INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE DUSTS/GREASE ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

2017-11-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around coolers and equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed foodhandlers working without hair restraints. Instructed to comply and maintain.

2017-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (pasta, pizza, etc) are prepared and or served and no valid certificates posted. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Previous summary report from inspection #1950315, dated 8-12-16, not displayed and visible to all customers: found summary report in rear of facility in office. Instructed facility that the most recent inspection summary report must be displayed and ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed all gaskets to be torn on the pizza prep cooler. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed dirt and food debris in the microwave. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed the base of the faucet neck at the three compartment sink to be leaking. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

2016-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1482822 ISSUED ON 06-29-2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLE...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2015-06-29 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

2015-06-23 Fail License Re-Inspection
2
serious Chemical Safety

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. OBSERVED TOXIC SUBSTANCE INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND DRAINLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC SUBSTANCE FROM INTERIOR OF SINK AROUND DRAINLINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENILS...

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

2015-06-04 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

TOILET ROOM NOT PROVIDED FOR STAFF OR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TOILET ROOM FACILITIES WITH ALL REQUIRED PLUMBING FOR ESTABLISHMENT.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT PROVIDED POR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL REQUIRED WRITTEN DOCUMENTS.

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT INSTALLED OR LOCATED. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACINE NOT INSTALLED OR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE WITH ALL REQUIRED PLUMBING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SINKS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBER PUDDY FROM INTERIOR DRAIN.

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