SEP 3
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GIORDANO'S ON RUSH.
EAT. 77/100
730 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 3, 2015 · passed with conditions
6 of 8 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; ITALIAN SAUSAGE 45.7F, LEAFY GREEN SPINACH WITH CHEESE AT 52.4F IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND CALAMARI AT 49.5F IN REFRIGERATOR OF PASTA AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 24LBS APPROX. COST $80.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEEP CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN PIZZA PREP AREA, STAIRS LEADING TO UPPER LEVEL FROM KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLERS UNDER SHELVING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY BUILD-UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BY DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM AND WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR IN SAME AREA.
FEB 92015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DOOR TO PREP AREA COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR FREEZER AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE SPILLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND LIQUOR CLOSET UNDER STORAGE RACKS, ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS WHERE NECESSARY.
APR 32014PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2014
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE HOT PREP LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE HOT PREP LINE AND UNDER THE PIZZA PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND HOT PREP LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE OF THE UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR PREP WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE OLD ICE MACHINE AND IN THE SYRUP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED THE UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSURE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: REAP PREP HANDSINK PLUMBING, REAR PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLERS IN PIZZA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
JAN 222014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN CARDBOARD BOX AND EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN CLEAN HOLDER OR ON PREP SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SYRUP SPILLAGE UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 232013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF COOKING LINE FREEZER, INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR BEHIND MAIN COOKING LINE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE WATER, GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT STAFF AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS ON PREMISES.NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT THE PIZZA PREP MAKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR DIPPER WELL BY ICE FREEZER. NOT IN WORKING ORDER.
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OCT 32012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 3
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
SEP 252012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERD IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELEMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP (CHEESE SHREDDING) AREA HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK, THE 3-COMP SINK IS USED TO THAW FROZEN FOODS ONLY NO WASHING OF UTENSILS PERFORMED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WASTE WATER ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
JUN 142012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DISPOSABLE CUPS ARE USED AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN PIZZA PREP STATION AND BAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF ICE CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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