Giordano's On Rush

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Inspections

1. Jun 1, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48.5 F AND 52.0 F INSIDE CONTINENTIAL REACH IN COOLER AT COOKLINE- GROUND BEEF AND MEATBALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 9 LBS, VALUED AT $32.00. CONTINENTIAL REACH IN COOLER WAS UNPLUGGED, THEN PLUGGED BACK IN AND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 37.0 F.

2. Nov 6, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Oct 27, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE UTENSIL. MANAGER PROVIDED TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED SINGLE PERSON STAFF TOILET ROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Sep 9, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS COOKED DICED CHICKEN RANGING IN TEMPS FROM 53.4F TO 58.6F, GROUND PORK RANGING FROM 44.6 TO 48.9, SLICED SAUSAGE AT 48.9F AND ANCHOVIES AT 53.8F AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN PIZZA STATION AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PIZZA MAKING AREA. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

5. Mar 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     No paper towels provided at pizza making station hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     Food handler at pizza station not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

   • Severity not stated

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

     No cover for ice bin at bar area, instructed to provide.

   • Severity not stated

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

     Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and sanitize slicer properly.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     No irreversible registering temperature indicator for high temp dish machine, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Walk-in cooler fan cover with heavy dust build-up, Instructed to clean and maintain.

6. Jun 1, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BAR SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOF CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPING WITH EXESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS OVER PREP AREA GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. May 22, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FIVE LIVE ROACHES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PEST CRAWLING ON AND THROUGHOUT PLUMBING FIXTURES OF THE WAREWASHING MACHINE DIRECTLY UNDER SPRAYER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BAR SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOF CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPING WITH EXESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS OVER PREP AREA GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. May 17, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) PIZZA PREP AREA WITH NOTED HOT TEMPERATURE OF 63.1F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FIVE LIVE ROACHES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PEST CRAWLING ON AND THROUGHOUT PLUMBING FIXTURES OF THE WAREWASHING MACHINE DIRECTLY UNDER SPRAYER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BAR SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOF CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPING WITH EXESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS OVER PREP AREA GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jun 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, mold and mildew like substance noted at both ice makers interior surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     slicer not cleaned properly after use, instructed to clean behind blade and maintain.

10. Jun 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND OLD PIZZA PAN FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER FIRST FLOOR PASTA LINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Mar 3, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASH SINK IN INDIVIDUAL PIZZA PACKAGING ROOM WHERE EMPLOYEE BOX OPEN SMALL PIZZA IN CARDBOARD BOXES AND COOL THEM DOWN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) MANAGER MOVED PACKAGING OPERATION TO AN AREA WHERE THERE IS A HAND WASH SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ROUGH CEILING ABOVE INDIVIDUAL PIZZA PACKAGING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH BARRIER.

12. Mar 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      - OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      - OBSERVED SOME CLEAN GLASSWARE STORED BY THE DISH AREA UPRIGHT. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN COOKWARE/UTENSILS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      - MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PIZZA PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

13. Apr 17, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

14. May 4, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      A REGULAR CLEANING SPONGE PAD USED TO SPREAD MARGARINE AT PIZZA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE BRUSH.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUNS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MOP BUCKETS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

15. Oct 27, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE PLASTIC DEBRIS FROM THE GASKETS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE PREP AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL PLASTIC COVERINGS ON THE BRAND NEW EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT & DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND RAW EXPOSED WOOD ON THE BACK WALL OF THE BAR WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. MUST SEAL OR COAT THE EXPOSED WOOD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.