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Giordano's Andersonville

5207 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2017
95
Score
Low Risk

Giordano's Andersonville appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 11, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Giordano's Andersonville dates to Aug 11, 2017.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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95
Aug 4, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
12
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUND, FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE GREASE SPILLAGE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS ON THE DISH MACHINE, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR WIPING CLOTH SANITIZING BUCKETS. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-30.
22
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING DRAWER COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE BUT BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Dec 8, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO VENT COVER ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: : PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION
43
86
Sep 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO VENT COVER ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
86
Dec 2, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND A CUP IN A CONTAINER OF PARMESAN CHEESE USED TO DISPENSE CHEESE ONTO READY TO EAT FRIES. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE CHEESE AND TO STORE THE HANDLED SCOOP IN THE CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.
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95
Apr 2, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRWELL THAT LEADS UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PRIOR TO OPENING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giordano's Andersonville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giordano's Andersonville on file is from Aug 11, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giordano's Andersonville?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Giordano's Andersonville.

Has Giordano's Andersonville's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordano's Andersonville have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Giordano's Andersonville means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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