FEB 9
2026
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
5159 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 9, 2026 · passed
19 of 23 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
19 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RUST AROUND TWO LEFT SCREWS INSTALLED ON INTERIOR PANEL CLOSE TO LID OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM AREA AROUND TWO LEFT SCREWS INSTALLED ON INTERIOR PANEL CLOSE TO LID OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING LOWER SIDES OF REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA ON SAME SIDE AS COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA ON SAME SIDE AS COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BAR, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NO MOP DRYING RACK INSTALLED IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH STAIRCASE FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED LOWER WALLS TO THE LEFT OF UTILITY SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR LOWER WALLS TO THE LEFT OF UTILITY SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH STAIRCASE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
APR 142025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CORRODED SCREW ON INTERNAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE SCREW AND CLEAN AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INSECT DEVICE INSTALLED OVER PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT INSECT CONTROL DEVICES MAY NOT BE LOCATED OVER ANY FOOD PREP AREA/DISH STORAGE AREA AND TO RELOCATE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVING IN BEER KEG COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING TILE ON WALL ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE TILE. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTSWITCH/OUTLET COVER IN UTILITY ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER OPEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112024FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2024
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING, DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE C02 CANISTERS ARE LOCATED ON INSULATION, ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVES IN COLD HOLD UNITS LOCATED IN THE BAR TO HAVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/ REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 162023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 16
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 72022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT REVOLVING EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
DEC 52022FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2022
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. STAFF PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HOT WATER AT 58.8F-60.2F AT THE HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST BE AT 100F-120F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS Food is not maintained at 41°F, or less IN WALK IN COOLER: CUT TOMATO (47.6F-48.3F), BACON (46.7F), CHEESE (48.7F), PASTA (47.4F), CHOPPED LETTUCE (48.2). Reviewed cold holding requirements WITH person in charge (41F OR BELOW). Inadequately held food was discarded AND DENATURED. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 15LBS. APPROXIMATE COST $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT 45F WHILE TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED, NOT TO BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT REVOLVING EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
MAY 242021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (TOOLS, PURSE) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
HANDLES OF HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER AT FRONT WAIT STATION WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAIN OF WAREWASHING MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FEB 252021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 25
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
DEC 182020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND TOILET AND SINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD ALONG BASE BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE DISHMACHINE, AND BEHIND THE 1 COMP/W SPRAYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET OF DESSERT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
UTILITY SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 242018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 24
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET OF DESSERT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN SAME.
APR 202017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 20
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
DEC 92016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 9
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
MAY 202016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 20
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.
MAY 132016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, BEHIND THE BAR, DINING ROOM AND BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE-USE SPOONS IN A CONTAINER ON THE COOK'S LINE MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.
SEP 172015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL TILES ON SOUTH WALL OF DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
OCT 62014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE. REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKET. MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED UNCLEAN ICE MACHINE WITH PINK/YELLOW MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED UNCLEAN SODA DISPENSER AND NOZZLES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOZZLES AND UNDER DISPENSERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CABINET UNDERNEATH BOTH SODA DISPENSER AREAS UNCLEAN WITH SODA SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS UNCLEAN ON WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN PIZZA MAKING STATION. MAINTAIN GASKETS IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WALL OVER MOP SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW DEVICE.
JAN 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE WORN, RIPPED/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES IN THE CABINET UNDER THE REAR BEVERAGE STATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM-REMOVE DUST/DIRT BUILD UP.
MAR 132013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT HOT SERVING LINE AND SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN PACKAGE SERVICE AREA IN FRONT AREA OF PREMISES
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM CHEST COOLER NEAR FRONT PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE MEAT PRODUCTS ARE STORED
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