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Giordano'S Pizza

5927 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
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84/100

Clean record — passed all 18 inspections

Inspections
18
13 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-29
Pass Rate
72%
0 failures
Score
84/100
EAT
18 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-29
No failures across all 18 inspections on record
Sanitation issues found across 30 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
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Sanitation critical 30×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Other minor
2026-01-29 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT COMPARTMENT) AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.

2025-01-29 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.

2024-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 53F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46-54F SUCH AS MEATBALLS, SAUSAGE, MARINARA SAUCE, SLICED HAM, CHICKEN BREAST...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 58F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING OVER DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE HAND SINK AT PIZZA PREP STATION WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR.

2023-06-16 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED WEATHER-STRIP IN POOR REPAIR WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD-UP.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

2022-08-22 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-06-23 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DISHMACHINE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MAKER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE IN CLEANING.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED (MISSING) LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST (2) HOODS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

2020-05-07 Pass Complaint
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CORNMEAL, FLOUR SALT ETC).

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND SALAD/PREP COOLER (TOP) DOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

2019-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION

2018-12-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICE,LOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2018-02-07 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES STICKY AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE SODA NOZZLES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT PIZZA STATION SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

2017-02-01 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH SLIGHT LIME ACCUMULATION.

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2016-06-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PLATES STORED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION,

minor Sanitation

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

FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULKING AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR FRONT AREA BEHIND COUNTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

2015-05-06 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA ICE BIN IN SERVICE STATION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN).

2014-06-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in rear kitchen area by dish machine areas not clean, need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Vents in kitchen front prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

2013-06-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cabinet shelving in waitress station, need cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling tiles in kitchen area by dish machine not clean, need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear storage room, mop sink room need cleaning.

2012-07-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR BY EXIT DOOR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

2010-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Tag Removal

No violations found.

2010-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD AND DIRT ON THE WALL...

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