Chicago
65
YOUR CALL

Giordano'S on Jackson

223-225 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
65/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-19
Pass Rate
56%
4 failures
Score
65/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-19
Failed 4 inspections (2022, 2018, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 24 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 24×
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2025-03-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Employee's toilet room receptacle missing a lid, Instructed to provide.

2024-08-27 Pass Canvass
2
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing refrigerator thermometer in 2 prep coolers, instructed to provide

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( flour) not labeled, instructed to lable.

2023-08-29 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY EXHAUST FAN IN THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-10-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-10-11 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF ORANGE UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AT TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMP...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND MOLD LIKES SUBSTANCE ON EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-12-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

2019-11-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID P...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF BATTLED SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK IN COOLER AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY ...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY F...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH AREA IS COMMUNITY AREA WITH AT LEAST 10 DIFFERENT TRASH DUMPSTERS AND HAS LOTS OF TRASH AROUND TRASH CAN AND GREASE RECEPTACLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2018-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 FLOORS UNDER BAR NOT MAINTAINED/ CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER BAR OF DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PEPSI LINES ALONG FLOOR IN SAME AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

2018-08-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( SOUP, PASTA,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE WASTE STORAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, ( EXTERIOR TOP ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND LID OPEN ACCESSIBLE FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINER AND REPAIR LID TO BE TIGHT-FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020B

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER BAR NOT MAINTAINED/ CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER BAR OF DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PEPSI LINES ALONG FLOOR IN SAME AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2018-01-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING .MUST REAPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

CHEMICALS AND CLEANING TOWELS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING.

2018-01-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 165.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE MUST BE AT LEAST 180.0F. INSRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING .MUST REAPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

CHEMICALS AND CLEANING TOWELS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING.

2017-02-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Found heavily soiled cutting boards along reach in cooler in kitchen. Must resurface or replace cutting boards. Must maintain same.

2017-01-31 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found rear entry door with 1/2- 1 inch gap along bottom. Found east, front revolving door with 1 - 3 inch gaps (damaged or missing weather stripping) along bottom and lower side edges of the 4 doors. Advised all doors must be tight fitting to prevent...

minor Sanitation

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

Found heavily soiled cutting boards along reach in cooler in kitchen. Must resurface or replace cutting boards. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Found small amounts of orange, slimy, mold-like substance in upper interior of ice machine in kitchen. Found small amount of rust along metal in the lower interior of ice machine. Must remove these substances, detail clean and sanitize ice machine. M...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Found lights in rear dry storage room not shielded. Must provide light shield, end caps or shatter proof bulbs in all areas where food is prepped or stored. Must maintain same.

2016-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-07-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREMISES WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F.WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. PREMISES MUST NOT USE COOLER .MUST USE ADDITIONAL WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW FOR FOOD STO...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:APPROX (45LBS)OF ALFREDO SAUCE-50.7F,50.9F,20LBS SLICED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST--51.9F,20LBS OF WHOLE COOKED CHICKEN BREAST-50.4F, 20LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS,(25LB...

2016-05-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING THRU-OUT FRONT AREA AT ICE MACHINE AND AT BAR.MUST REPAIR.ALSO SEL GAP ALONG COVING BEHIND COOLERS ACROSS FRONT CASHIER COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION

2016-05-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREMISES PREP COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER MAINTAINED AT 48.F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. MU...

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER.APPROX 20LBS OF PESTO CHICKEN-50.9F,3LBS CHICKEN SAUSAGE-47.8F,25LBS IT SAUSAGE-51.F,15LBS BBQ CHICKEN-51.6F 15LBS HAM-47.7F,10LBS RAW GROUND BEEF 48.8F GROUND BEEF.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 3-LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN PREP AREA ON LOWER WALLS UNDER TABLE AND INSIDE CRACK/OPENINGS IN WALLS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING THRU-OUT FRONT AREA AT ICE MACHINE AND AT BAR.MUST REPAIR.ALSO SEL GAP ALONG COVING BEHIND COOLERS ACROSS FRONT CASHIER COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE ,UNDER PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE,HAND SINKS AROUND PIPES.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION

2015-12-17 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE THE CAULKING AT THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA. FOUND ABOVE STATED GRIMMY AND WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FURTHEST TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE BAR. ALSO MUST TIGHTEN THE BAR 3-COMP SINK FAUCET BASE TO PREVENT LEAK. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO ...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR AND PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

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