Giordano'S Restaurant
Strong record across 19 inspections — minor issues only
2026-01-07 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED 3 PREP COOLING UNITS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BEVERAGE SPILLAGE UNDER SEAT CUSHIONS AT BOOTH IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED UNISEX SHARED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON PLUMBING FIXTURES ON SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR, ALONG FLOOR BASE, AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2025-02-27 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-02-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.12: **C** Prohibitions FOUND SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER SEWAGE PIPES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT...
2024-02-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND WHITE PANEL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, VARIETY OF CHEESE, CALAMARI, VARIETY OF SALAD DRESSINGS ETC. ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 52F. LOCATED AT THE PASTA STATION, IN THE REACH IN PREP CO...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PASTA STATION REACH IN PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT ...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
FOUND SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER SEWAGE PIPES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED ...
2023-03-01 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTANMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE A...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2022-02-04 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE PREP FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE
2021-12-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE PREP FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
2020-08-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-08-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
UPON ARRIVAL FOUND HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE INOPERABLE; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH TO REMOVE THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WHEN MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND READY TO BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT.
2020-08-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WASHROOMS,HALLWAY,FRONT PREP AREA AND BAR. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70F - 75F THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT(UTILITY SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, HANDWASHING SINKS). HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WAT...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM CEILING ONTO REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA (HOT LINE). MUST REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-04-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-203.13 OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE WASHING GAUGE/ PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INS...
2019-04-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD ...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING(PATRONS) HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU (PIZZA, CHICKEN, SALADS, ETC). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY...
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER PREP AND CUT/SLICED READY TO EAT PIZZA , WITH BARE HANDS IN SIDE REAR PREP AREA (LARGE DEEP DISH IN HOUSE GO ORDER). INFORMED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE BARE HAND ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,BUCKETS, BOWLS, ETC. STORED INSIDE. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME OF OPERATION. PERSON IN CHARGED REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT DRYING PROVISION OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HAND SINK IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FACILITY MECHANICAL HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS IN REAR PREP WARE WASHING ARE. FINAL RINSE AT 134-147 DEGREES F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED MACHINE. PRIOR...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE WASHING GAUGE/ PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY MECHANICAL WARE WASHING MACHINE WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS; WASH SOLUTION AT 134 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WASH SOLUTION MUST BE AT 155 DEGREES F AND MAINTAIN FOR WASH...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION R...
2018-03-19 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED NO AIR GAP LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2017-06-09 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE HAND SINK (BY THE MICROWAVE) IN THE HOT/COLD PRODUCTION FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, COOLERS AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORES ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
2016-05-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HAND SINK FAUCET AT DISH ROOM HARD TO TURN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT MAIN COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE TO COOKES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION STORED ON FOOD SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
2015-07-14 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2014-11-14 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AROUND DISH MACHINE, SODA DISPENSOR AND BAR GUNS. CLEAN TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AROUND SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
POSSIBLE WASTE PIPES IN NEED OF COVERING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. IF WASTE PIPES THEY MUST BE COVERED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
2014-03-05 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER TO THE FLOOR.
2013-11-07 Pass License 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVED STOCK ITEMS STORED UNDER ACTIVE PIPES ON THE 2ND FL IN THE STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE PRESSURE OF THE HOT WATER ON THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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