DEC 9
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GIORDANO'S GREEKTOWN.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
815 W VAN BUREN · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 9, 2025 · passed
11 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 302025FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2025
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE THE INGREDIENTS FOR A SALAD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 172025PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 182024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 18
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BEER RESIDUE ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 292023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BEER RESIDUE AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR KEG COOLER LOCATED IN THE BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
JAN 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MARINARA SAUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.5F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER. SLICED SALAMI FOUND AT 52.3F, SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 46.9F AND CHOPPED PINNEAPPLE CHUNKS FOUND AT 49.8F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS AT A COST OF $80.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK AT PIZZA PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
APR 112019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS IN CONTAINERS WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELING IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZER HOLDING SOUPS, CHICKEN ETC NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 6
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, STAINS AND BLACK GROOVES PRESENT.
JAN 292018FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2018
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING THE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS(FLOUR).WHEN FOODS HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, STAINS AND BLACK GROOVES PRESENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS IN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO PAPER GOODS RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
AUG 22017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
NOV 92016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, WORN, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR LEAK.
NOV 42016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED ON FLOOR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK AND AT WALL AND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, WORN, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR LEAK.
NOV 32016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE, 172F FINAL RINSE. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO UTILIZE 3-OOMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED ON FLOOR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK AND AT WALL AND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, WORN, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER DISHMACHINE. LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT (BEER/BEVERAGE LINE). INSTD TO REPAIR LEAKS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE UPRIGHT.
JAN 272016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 27
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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