GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON.
223-225 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO
10 of 18 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 192025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Employee's toilet room receptacle missing a lid, Instructed to provide.
AUG 272024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Missing refrigerator thermometer in 2 prep coolers, instructed to provide
Bulk food container ( flour) not labeled, instructed to lable.
AUG 292023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY EXHAUST FAN IN THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FOUND MOLD LIKES SUBSTANCE ON EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 92020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
AUG 32018FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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
FLOORS UNDER BAR NOT MAINTAINED/ CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER BAR OF DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PEPSI LINES ALONG FLOOR IN SAME AREA.
OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JAN 302018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING .MUST REAPAIR.
CHEMICALS AND CLEANING TOWELS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING.
JAN 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING .MUST REAPAIR.
CHEMICALS AND CLEANING TOWELS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING.
FEB 72017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Found heavily soiled cutting boards along reach in cooler in kitchen. Must resurface or replace cutting boards. Must maintain same.
JAN 312017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
Found heavily soiled cutting boards along reach in cooler in kitchen. Must resurface or replace cutting boards. Must maintain same.
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.
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 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 92016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
: 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.
MUST PROVIDE ALL IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
MAY 32016FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
MUST PROVIDE ALL IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
DEC 172015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR AND PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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