SEP 30
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
GIORDANO'S.
EAT. 81/100
6709 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 30, 2022 · passed
7 of 13 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED OUT BACK NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL OLD EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. RENEW AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
SEP 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED OUT BACK NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL OLD EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. RENEW AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JAN 72021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JAN 272020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 27
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD WITH GREASE SMEARS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN GREASE OFF OF HOOD.
show all 13 inspections →
MAR 72019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT THRESHOLD UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR.
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.
AUG 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NOV 242017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed foodhandlers working without hair restraints. Instructed to comply and maintain.
JAN 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* 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 be on site with valid certificate posted while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
* 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 visible to customers at all times. Issued new summary report at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
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.
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.
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.
AUG 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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 HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 292015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 29
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JUN 232015FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2015
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JUN 42015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2015
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →