GIORDANO'S ON RUSH.

Chicago Health Dept

730 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

8 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Sep 2015.

Last inspected Sep 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 3

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DOOR TO PREP AREA COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 3

2014

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

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 22

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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 23

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT THE PIZZA PREP MAKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 3

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

SEP 25

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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 14

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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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