Giordano's
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2022
90
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Giordano's stretching back to 2015. On Sep 30, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Giordano's is from Sep 30, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “allergen training as required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Giordano's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED OUT BACK NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL OLD EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. RENEW AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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90
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED OUT BACK NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE ALL OLD EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. RENEW AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT AT 56F. COOLER CONTAINED NON TCS FOOD OF WHOLE UNCUT LETTUCE AND BREAD. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 24, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD WITH GREASE SMEARS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN GREASE OFF OF HOOD.
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Mar 7, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT THRESHOLD UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Aug 14, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS SHELVES INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE DUSTS/GREASE ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around coolers and equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed foodhandlers working without hair restraints. Instructed to comply and maintain.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (pasta, pizza, etc) are prepared and or served and no valid certificates posted. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site with valid certificate posted while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Previous summary report from inspection #1950315, dated 8-12-16, not displayed and visible to all customers: found summary report in rear of facility in office. Instructed facility that the most recent inspection summary report must be displayed and visible to customers at all times. Issued new summary report at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed all gaskets to be torn on the pizza prep cooler. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris in the microwave. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the base of the faucet neck at the three compartment sink to be leaking. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1482822 ISSUED ON 06-29-2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jun 29, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Jun 23, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. OBSERVED TOXIC SUBSTANCE INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND DRAINLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC SUBSTANCE FROM INTERIOR OF SINK AROUND DRAINLINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENILS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Jun 4, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM NOT PROVIDED FOR STAFF OR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TOILET ROOM FACILITIES WITH ALL REQUIRED PLUMBING FOR ESTABLISHMENT.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT PROVIDED POR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL REQUIRED WRITTEN DOCUMENTS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT INSTALLED OR LOCATED. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACINE NOT INSTALLED OR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE WITH ALL REQUIRED PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINKS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBER PUDDY FROM INTERIOR DRAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giordano's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giordano's on file is from Sep 30, 2022. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Giordano's.
Has Giordano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordano's 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 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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