GIORDANO'S OF PRUDENTIAL PLAZA.
130 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 232025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
JUL 152025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $85 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 UNDERNEATH COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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 LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 7/15/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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 TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET(NOTE: OBSERVED THE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE SOUTHSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.)
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 CLEANABILITY.
MAR 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
JUN 162020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
FOUND DISHES STORED ON GREEN DISH RACK IN REAR NOT INVERTED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN CUSTOMER DINING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD REPAIRED, AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF BASIN OF HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
MAY 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION WHEN REPAIRED.
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 PROTECTED FROM THE OUTSIDE ELEMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT..) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO POST.
SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING A THERMOMETER OR KEPT AT REAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
OCT 242017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ROACHES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED UNDER SHELVES OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. AT THE TIME OF RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, BEHIND THE BAR AREA, AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED SERVING TONGS BEING STORED ON THE HANDLE OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE LIQUOR REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND MAINTAIN.
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 MAINTAIN.
OCT 172017FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 THE INSPECTION THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE WAS AT 182F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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 BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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 STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED SERVING TONGS BEING STORED ON THE HANDLE OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE LIQUOR REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND MAINTAIN.
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 MAINTAIN.
APR 112017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
MAY 202016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep areas, had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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 detailed cleaning.
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
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.
DEC 172015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 4 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BEHIND THE LOWER DOOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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.
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.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED WATER AND DEBRIS AT THE BAR AROUND THE COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD ON THE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE RETHERMALIZER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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