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Giordano'S of Beverly

9613 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 · Beverly · Restaurant · High risk
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94/100

Strong record across 25 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
25
20 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-19
Pass Rate
80%
1 failure
Score
94/100
EAT
24 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-19
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 36×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature critical
2025-12-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DOOR BROKEN IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-04-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AIR VENT IN FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-11-22 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT SEAL

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN WALL AND REACH IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN SANITIZE CONTAINER

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT HANDSINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIRING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-04-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH NOT IN USE NOT BEING STORED IN SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2023-01-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SODA DISPENSER UNITS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2022-06-03 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MAINTENANCE TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

2021-04-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

serious Employee Hygiene

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED OPEN SEAMS ALONG SPLASHGUARD OF FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-04-16 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2020-01-09 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUSTY WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,( ICE MACHINE). MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2019-01-25 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED ON COUNTER IN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SPOONS SO ONLY HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RIGHT STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYING OIL BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

2018-04-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED SEVEN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES.

2017-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
2
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED,MEAT SAUCE-157.9F, BEEF/ GRAVY-161.F, COOKED PASTA-40.0F,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012....

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE SHELVES IN WAITRESS STATION AND UNDER DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEA/MAINTAIN. ALSO INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD- UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2017-02-27 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN NORTH PREP AREA

2016-10-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT LETTUCE, CROUTONS, AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING CAESAR SALAD. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE UTENSILS, TONGS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATI...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN NORTH PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON PREP SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA. REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA (SLOW DRAINING).

2016-06-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(PIZZA 160.9F, SOUP 172.3F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SER...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE SOUP SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(FOOD DEBRIS).

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD IN NORTH PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD BOXES NEAR REAR DOOR.

2015-09-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHIN SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

2014-11-13 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

DUST PAN STORED UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.

2014-02-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHSHIELD CHIPPED/BROKEN IN SALAD,SANDWICHPREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.

2013-05-24 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN INSIDE LIGHTSHIELD OVER REAR PREP TABLE.

2013-01-03 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THREE KNIFES STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS NEED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN TEA/COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE FILTER BASKET.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN CEILING VENT OVER MOP SINK.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

TWO LIGHTS OUT IN HOOD OVER COOKING AREA NEED TO REPLACE.

2012-06-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-06-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.N...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER AND DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER ON COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILE MISSING REAR BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND 2 COMP. PREP SINK NEED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2012-01-10 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS (CORN MEAL) IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

2011-03-11 Pass License

No violations found.

2011-03-01 Fail License

No violations found.

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