SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GIORDANO'S NAVY PIER.

BEAT. 39/100

700 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 31, 2025 · passed

Failed an inspection 10 months ago. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 31
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 17
2025
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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 POUNDS COOKED PASTA, 15 POUNDS COOKED ONIONS, 10 POUNDS MIXED GREENS, 10 POUNDS CHICKEN SAUSAGE, 10 POUNDS TIRAMISU, 2 1/2 GALLON HALF AND HALF, 10 POUNDS MOZZARELLA CHEESE, AND 5 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES ($600) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
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 ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE FRYER AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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 59.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $80.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
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 FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAY 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in employees/ customers toilet rooms, instructed to provide.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( salt )not labeled in prep kitchen, Instructed to label and maintain.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler with long braid not wearing hair restraints properly, instructed to wear proper hair restraints.

SERIOUSOther
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Bottom of ice scoop holder not clean, pooling of waste water. instructed to clean and maintain.

JUN 15
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in men's toilet room, instructed to provide.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Missing a light shield at rear prep area ceiling light. instructed to install.

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JUN 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NON-FOOD CONTACT PARTS OF THE DELI SLICER HAVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON METAL STORAGE RACKS USED FOR CLEAN DISHES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK HAS LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

WOMEN'S RESTROOM VENTILATION IS BROKEN AND DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST REPAIR.

AUG 6
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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. -

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK FOR THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DUMP SINK IN THE BAR. -

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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).

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

MAY 17
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

JUN 26
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 21
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAY 14
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, EQUIPMENT ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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