GIORDANO'S ENTERPRISES INC.
1040 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
1 of 4 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 182012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSIDE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 32010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE TOP SECTION OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESES AT 44F, SAUSAGE AT 45F, HAM AT 54F, PEPPERONI AT 46F, PIZZA SAUCE AT 49F, CUT VEGETABLES AT 49F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $215. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, GREASE FROM THE SIDE OF THE STOVE AND THE CONNECTED GAS LINE, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
NO DRAIN LINE TBUING WAS ATTACHED TO THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE AND ATTACH SO THAT IT DRAINS TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
MAR 22010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION WAS CDI ON 2/17/10.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN SEVERAL AREAS. OBSERVED A SPONGE USED TO SPREAD BUTTER ON THE PIZZA PANS BEFORE THE DOUGH IS PLACED IN THE PAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE AN APPROVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACE THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. NON-FOOD GRADE PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN SAUSAGES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG ONLY. OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED TO STORE DRY SPICES AND AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE FOOD GRADE CONTACT SURFACE THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
FEB 172010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED AN OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE SHEET METAL AROUND THE BACK OF THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ANY OPEN GAPS MUST BE SEALED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE UNIT REINSPECTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE BAGGED ICE AND PROVIDE RECEIPTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
SINGLE USE UTENSILS (PLASTIC SPOONS) STORED IN A BUS PAN WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO REUSE SINGLE USE UTENSILS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN SEVERAL AREAS. OBSERVED A SPONGE USED TO SPREAD BUTTER ON THE PIZZA PANS BEFORE THE DOUGH IS PLACED IN THE PAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE AN APPROVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACE THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. NON-FOOD GRADE PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN SAUSAGES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG ONLY. OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED TO STORE DRY SPICES AND AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE FOOD GRADE CONTACT SURFACE THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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