Giordano'S of Prudential Plaza
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-07-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR EA...
2025-07-15 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.8-53.3F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN(49.8-51.4F), BEEF(51.3F),PASTA(50.5-52.2F), COOKED PEPPERS(51.1F), SLICED CHEESE(53.3F) AND ALFREDO SAUCE(52.6F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMP...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS REAR STORAGE, HALLWAYS AND LOCKER ROOM/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSE...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN SOUTHSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 87.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN SOUTHSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR EASE OF CLEA...
2021-03-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP PROVIDED TO FRONT PIZZA MAKING STATION HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANS SOAP TO ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
2020-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-06-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CO2 TANK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND DISHES STORED ON GREEN DISH RACK IN REAR NOT INVERTED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN CUSTOMER DINING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD REPAIRED, AND MAINTAIN.
2019-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF BASIN OF HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIM LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER WHERE DOUGH, READY TO EAT FOODS AND MEATS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY TO ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE VISIBLE.
2018-05-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 152F, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 180F OR HIGHER AT FINAL RINSE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND OUTDOOR STATION WITH OPEN FILLED WATER PITCHER AND GLASSES, DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER FACE UP NOT COVERED, LIVE INSECTS TRAPPED BETWEEN FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD AND UTENSILS COVERED AND PRO...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT..) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DELI MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND ENCRUSTED FOOD STUCK ON BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SLICER AND SANITIZE PROPERLY. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, NOTED A GRAY FILM ON INTERIOR PANEL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO POST.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING A THERMOMETER OR KEPT AT REAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
2017-10-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-10-24 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2099042 DATED 10/17/17; 18 - OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 3 LIVE ROA...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SERVING TONGS BEING STORED ON THE HANDLE OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AN...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE LIQUOR REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (BOXES, EQUIPMENT) BEING STORED ON THE FLOORS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OR TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAI...
2017-10-17 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AND ONLY REACHING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 150F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 180F. MANAGER INCREASE HOT WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE AND BY THE END OF ...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH DISH MACHINE RACKS AND CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND TO NEVER BLOCKED EXPOSED HAND SINK. EXPOSE HAND SINK SHOULD ALWAYS...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED UNDER SHELVES OF THE LIQUOR ST...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SERVING TONGS BEING STORED ON THE HANDLE OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AN...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE LIQUOR REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (BOXES, EQUIPMENT) BEING STORED ON THE FLOORS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OR TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAI...
2017-04-11 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BY THE FAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS BY DISH MACHINE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLATTERS AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PRE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER (BOXES) BEING STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
2016-05-20 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler in prep area, must properly date food items in reach in cooler in prep area.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep areas, had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine in kitchen area not clean, needs detaile...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in kitchen prep areas by dish machine areas, ice machine area, and by 3 compartment sink need re-grouting
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and by dish machine area shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling tiles above ice machine in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
2015-12-17 Pass License 8 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 4 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BEHIND THE LOWER DOOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP IN THE BAG IN BOX SODA ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE HOT LINE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND 1 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED WATER AND DEBRIS AT THE BAR AROUND THE COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD ON THE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE RETHERMALIZER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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