JAN 29
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GIORDANO'S PIZZA.
EAT. 84/100
5927 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed
Passed all 18 inspections, but 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT COMPARTMENT) AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
JAN 292025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 29
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
JUN 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 BREASTS, ROAST BEEF AND PASTA NOODLES. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING OVER DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE HAND SINK AT PIZZA PREP STATION WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR.
JUN 162023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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JUN 232021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DISHMACHINE.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST (2) HOODS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 7
2020
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CORNMEAL, FLOUR SALT ETC).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND SALAD/PREP COOLER (TOP) DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
MAR 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION
DEC 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
FEB 72018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT PIZZA STATION SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
FEB 12017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JUN 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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,
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,
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,
MAY 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN).
JUN 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
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.
JUN 72013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear storage room, mop sink room need cleaning.
JUL 192012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
DEC 22010PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
DEC 2
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 WALLS AND TUBES TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER;TAGGED ICE MACHINE ,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED
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