Giordano's Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Feb 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OPENING LOWER SIDES OF REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

2. Apr 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

3. Apr 18, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Apr 11, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

5. Oct 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

6. Dec 7, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

7. Dec 5, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Serious Priority

     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.

   • Serious Priority

     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.

   • Serious Priority

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

8. May 24, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (TOOLS, PURSE) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     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

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOOR DRAIN OF WAREWASHING MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

9. Feb 25, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

10. Dec 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND TOILET AND SINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

11. Jul 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

12. Mar 22, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UTILITY SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

13. Jan 24, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

14. Jun 13, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Apr 20, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

16. Dec 9, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

17. May 20, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.

18. May 13, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.

19. Sep 17, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

20. Oct 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE. REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKET. MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

21. Jan 17, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

22. Mar 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE MEAT PRODUCTS ARE STORED

23. Jul 31, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.