GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT.
1340 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
15 of 19 inspections passed, with 11 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 72026PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 3 PREP COOLING UNITS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BEVERAGE SPILLAGE UNDER SEAT CUSHIONS AT BOOTH IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS OR SHIELD PIPES.
FEB 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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 BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND WHITE PANEL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 COOLER.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 USE REACH IN COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 TO REMOVE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS OR SHIELD PIPES.
MAR 12023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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FEB 42022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE PREP FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE
DEC 92021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE PREP FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
AUG 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT.
AUG 42020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM CEILING ONTO REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA (HOT LINE). MUST REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 42019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 INSPECTION REVIEW.
APR 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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 OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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 CONSOLIDATED.
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.
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
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. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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 SOLUTION CYCLE. PURE FORCE REPAIRED MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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 REVIEW.
MAR 192018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JUN 92017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
THE HAND SINK (BY THE MICROWAVE) IN THE HOT/COLD PRODUCTION FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
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.
THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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.
MAY 172016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
HAND SINK FAUCET AT DISH ROOM HARD TO TURN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT MAIN COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE TO COOKES.
EMPLOYEES PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION STORED ON FOOD SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
NOV 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AROUND DISH MACHINE, SODA DISPENSOR AND BAR GUNS. CLEAN TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP.
WALLS AROUND SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
POSSIBLE WASTE PIPES IN NEED OF COVERING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. IF WASTE PIPES THEY MUST BE COVERED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 52014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS IN THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER TO THE FLOOR.
NOV 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVED STOCK ITEMS STORED UNDER ACTIVE PIPES ON THE 2ND FL IN THE STORAGE AREA.
MUST INCREASE THE PRESSURE OF THE HOT WATER ON THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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