SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT.

EAT. 93/100

6314 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 10, 2025 · passed

Passed all 23 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
22 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 10
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAINS IN WAREWASHING AREA WITH DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

FEB 5
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TOILET IN WOMEN'S HANDICAP RESTROOM WITH LEAK AT FLUSHING HANDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. THE DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS TCS FOOD OF GROUND PORK SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER COLD TEMP OF 52.4F. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD-HELD FOOD MUST BE AT 42F OR BELOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5 LBS OF PORK SAUSAGE AT $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

NOV 27
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED UNDER PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PREP COOLER COVERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANTIZE ALL COVERS AND PROPERLY STORE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES AND TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ROLLING CARTS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER ELECTRICAL PANEL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA, SYRUP SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER POP DISPENSER UNITS IN STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 5
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING MONITORS IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST MONITORS TO RUN AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE ENTRYWAY TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PIZZA BOXES AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN PREP AREAS AND IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE BAR AND PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLERS IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE NEW GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES, DEBRIS ON BULK CONTAINERS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND UTENSIL RACKS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINES AND UNDER THE SINKS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 9
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAINS IN WAREWASHING AREA, WITH DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

OCT 15
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER MUST IN STALL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 5
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER MUST IN STALL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 18
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING AROUND SCRAPE SINK AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FEB 25
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUBBER GASKETS OF DESSERT COOLER IN DISREPAIR, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

DEC 4
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARD AT SALAD PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

AUG 25
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

JUL 28
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THEERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

JUN 9
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PASTA COOLER DOOR GASKETS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

SEP 20
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SODA DISPENSOR IN WAIT STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING ABOVE PHONE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAIANTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE KEPT IN A NON FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 12
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS AT FRONT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT VEGATABLE SINK WITH LEAK AT FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 31
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER THE PASTA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

NOV 24
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER IN BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE SALAD/APPETIZER KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE KNIFE RACK IN THE SALAD/APPETIZER KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 17
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 26
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING IN PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

JUL 11
2013
PASSED
0 violations
APR 24
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.

AUG 1
2012
PASSED
0 violations

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