Giordano'S Navy Pier
Mostly clean — 7 of 12 passed, one prior failure
2025-07-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-07-17 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE BARE HANDS TO PUSH PIZZA ON A PAN TO BE PLATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SITE AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 10 POUNDS ITALIAN BEEF, 5 POUNDS BBQ CHICKEN, 5 POUNDS PLAIN CHICKEN, 30 P...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER HELD AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN BAR, IN KITCHEN IN REAR PREP AREA, AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUND...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISH MACHINE. PRIOR...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE FRYER AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMRPOPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE CENTRAL KITCHEN LINE COOLER: CUT TOMATOES AT 50.1F, COOKED PASTA AT 48.4F, RED SAUCE AT 49.6F, ROAST BEEF AT 46.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.0F, CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 59....
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED COLD-HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT BAR AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE TCS FOO...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SODA HOSE NOZZLE STORED BURIED IN ICE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA SODA FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SODA HOSE NOZZLE FROM ICE AND MAINTAIN NOZZLE OUT OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH DISH MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE (NEAR FLOOR DRAIN). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
2023-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in employees/ customers toilet rooms, instructed to provide.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand soap provided at rear prep area/ dish room, instructed to provide at all times during operation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( salt )not labeled in prep kitchen, Instructed to label and maintain.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler with long braid not wearing hair restraints properly, instructed to wear proper hair restraints.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No irreversible thermometer on site while using a high temp dish machine, no heat strips. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Bottom of ice scoop holder not clean, pooling of waste water. instructed to clean and maintain.
2022-06-15 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in men's toilet room, instructed to provide.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Missing a light shield at rear prep area ceiling light. instructed to install.
2021-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON METAL STORAGE RACKS USED FOR CLEAN DISHES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NON-FOOD CONTACT PARTS OF THE DELI SLICER HAVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK HAS LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
WOMEN'S RESTROOM VENTILATION IS BROKEN AND DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST REPAIR.
2019-08-06 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED FACILITY THE DOOR TO THE PATIO OF FACILITY ARE KEPT OPEN DURING SERVICE. MUST INSTALL AN AIR CURTAIN OR OTHER EFFECTIVE MEANS TO CONTROL FLYING INSECTS. -
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED THE CONDIMENTS PRESET UP ON TABLES OUTSIDE ON THE PATIO. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL CONDIMENTS AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION IN BETWEEN USE. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK FOR THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DUMP SINK IN THE BAR. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE AIR DUCT ON THE CEILING OVER THE BAR HAS A SOFT CORROSIVE COVERING. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
2018-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102-14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD TEST-KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF LABELED ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11(A) PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL (BY COOKLINE) COLD WATER LEAKING AT VALVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT AND AROUND BAR ALSO OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE PAPER BUBBLING/PEELING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367(C) NO EMPLOYEE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2018-05-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PIZZA PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES GROUT LOW AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER DOES NOT HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER MUST BE REPAIRED/MUST HOLD WATER.
2017-06-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE SALAD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND AN UNLABELED SANITIZING BOTTLE AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET AREA. MUST LABEL ABOVE STATED.
2016-06-21 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE HOOD VENT ABOVE THE GRILL AND PIZZA OVEN MUST BE SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
2015-05-14 Pass License 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING IN DISH ROOM AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, EQUIPMENT ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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