SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON.

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223-225 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 19, 2025 · passed

10 of 18 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 19
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

AUG 27
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing refrigerator thermometer in 2 prep coolers, instructed to provide

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

AUG 29
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

OCT 18
2022
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 11
2022
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

SERIOUSFood 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 TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

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DEC 9
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

NOV 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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 PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORFood 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

MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORPest 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 FROM THE WALL

SERIOUSFood 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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
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

AUG 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

AUG 3
2018
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALSanitation
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

CRITICALPest 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

JAN 30
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING .MUST REAPAIR.

MINORSanitation
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.

JAN 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING .MUST REAPAIR.

MINORSanitation
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.

FEB 7
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

JAN 31
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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. Must maintain same.

MINORFood 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.

JUL 6
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 STORAGE-CDI.COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION . MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.

CRITICALFood 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,(25LBS SPAGHETTI PASTA AND OTHER COOKED PASTA,((35LBS)RIGATONI-49.4F,FRESH CALAMARI -48.9F,45.2F,CHOPPED TOMATOES-40LBS-48.9F,SLICED TOMATOES-50.3F,SLICED CHERRY TOMATOES-51.9F, 16-2LB TRAYS OF COOKED MEAT LASAGNA-47.6F,47.8F, 2-(10LB) CONTAINERS OF IT MARKET DELI MEATS-48.6F. ALSO 2,(5LB BAGS) OF HOT SOUP NOT PROPERLY COOLED AT 119.6F.APPROX 175LBS OF FOOD AT COST APPROX $1500 REMOVED FROM WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS, DISCARDED BY MANAGER,CDI.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LESS.MUST PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE STORING.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

MAY 9
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

MAY 3
2016
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION OF COOLER BEFORE USING.

CRITICALPest 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 BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED-CDI APPROX COST $375.00./98LBS MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A.

CRITICALPest 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

DEC 17
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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 ALWAYS HAVE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES.

MINOREmployee 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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