NOV 6
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GIORDANO'S ON RUSH.
BEAT. 43/100
730-740 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 6, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 272025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2025
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE UTENSIL. MANAGER PROVIDED TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SINGLE PERSON STAFF TOILET ROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS COOKED DICED CHICKEN RANGING IN TEMPS FROM 53.4F TO 58.6F, GROUND PORK RANGING FROM 44.6 TO 48.9, SLICED SAUSAGE AT 48.9F AND ANCHOVIES AT 53.8F AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN PIZZA STATION AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PIZZA MAKING AREA. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
MAR 272024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No paper towels provided at pizza making station hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler at pizza station not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
No cover for ice bin at bar area, instructed to provide.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and sanitize slicer properly.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No irreversible registering temperature indicator for high temp dish machine, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Walk-in cooler fan cover with heavy dust build-up, Instructed to clean and maintain.
JUN 12023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BAR SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOF CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPING WITH EXESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS OVER PREP AREA GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 222023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FIVE LIVE ROACHES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PEST CRAWLING ON AND THROUGHOUT PLUMBING FIXTURES OF THE WAREWASHING MACHINE DIRECTLY UNDER SPRAYER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BAR SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOF CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPING WITH EXESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS OVER PREP AREA GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 172023FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2023
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) PIZZA PREP AREA WITH NOTED HOT TEMPERATURE OF 63.1F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FIVE LIVE ROACHES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PEST CRAWLING ON AND THROUGHOUT PLUMBING FIXTURES OF THE WAREWASHING MACHINE DIRECTLY UNDER SPRAYER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BAR SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOF CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPING WITH EXESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS OVER PREP AREA GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, mold and mildew like substance noted at both ice makers interior surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
slicer not cleaned properly after use, instructed to clean behind blade and maintain.
JUN 242021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND OLD PIZZA PAN FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER FIRST FLOOR PASTA LINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASH SINK IN INDIVIDUAL PIZZA PACKAGING ROOM WHERE EMPLOYEE BOX OPEN SMALL PIZZA IN CARDBOARD BOXES AND COOL THEM DOWN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) MANAGER MOVED PACKAGING OPERATION TO AN AREA WHERE THERE IS A HAND WASH SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ROUGH CEILING ABOVE INDIVIDUAL PIZZA PACKAGING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH BARRIER.
MAR 262019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED SOME CLEAN GLASSWARE STORED BY THE DISH AREA UPRIGHT. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN COOKWARE/UTENSILS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PIZZA PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 42017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A REGULAR CLEANING SPONGE PAD USED TO SPREAD MARGARINE AT PIZZA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE BRUSH.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUNS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOP BUCKETS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
OCT 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE PLASTIC DEBRIS FROM THE GASKETS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE PREP AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL PLASTIC COVERINGS ON THE BRAND NEW EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT & DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND RAW EXPOSED WOOD ON THE BACK WALL OF THE BAR WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. MUST SEAL OR COAT THE EXPOSED WOOD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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