SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GIORDANO'S OF PRUDENTIAL PLAZA.

YOUR CALL. 65/100

130 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 27, 2015 · passed

5 of 8 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 27
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION AT THE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPILLS SPLASHED AT THE KITCHEN,MISSING TILES ON CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVING RACK, AND DUSTY FANS AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE PREP LINES TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA-48.6F, SLICED TOMATOES 45.9F, BRUSCHETTA TOMATOES 47.5F, SAUSAGE 44.6F, PEPPERONI 44.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES USING HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NOTED FINAL SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF WATER TO BE 110F.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT HAS A FINAL RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A SLIMY PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR BY THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE ICE MACHINE CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, PIZZA, SALAD ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

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

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION AT THE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPILLS SPLASHED AT THE KITCHEN,MISSING TILES ON CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVING RACK, AND DUSTY FANS AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER AT COOK LINE ENTRANCE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.PREMISES MUST NOT USE COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE UNTIL INSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:APPROX 25LBS MEATBALLS AT 54.9F,25LBS COOKED CHICKEN-63.3F,3LBS EGGPLANT-55.4F,15LBS ROAST BEEF-60.8F,2LBS BEEF PIES-107.8F,4LBS HAM-53.1F, 4LBS WHITE SAUCE-59.4F,21LB SLICE LASAGNA-58.2F, 20LBS-SPAGHETTI/RAGATONI PASTA AT 52.8F, 15LBS-FETTICNI PASTA AT-53.3F. TOATAL OF APPROX 105LBS/COST $368.35 OF FOOD WAS REMOVED BY MANAGERS AND DISCARDED-CDI.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.

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

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHT.MUST REPAIR.

APR 28
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR SURFACES AROUND CHUTE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINAGE AT BAR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 9
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND NO HAND SOAP IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

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

ICE SCOOP HOLDER ATTACHED ON SIDE OF ICE MAKER WITH SCREWS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.

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

CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO ELEMINATE.

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

MISSING CEILING PANELS AT MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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SEP 26
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REPAINT WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT SAME LOCATION.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND NON WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE SMALL SALAD REFRIGERATOR IN THE TO GO COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND AT THE 1DR COOLER IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR ALL ICE SCOOPERS LOCATED AT THE BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 8
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FRONT REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA AREA. INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES ARE BROKEN/DAMAGED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE BAR AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR.

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 15
2012
PASSED
0 violations

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