Giordano's of Beverly
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
90
Score
Giordano's of Beverly appears in inspection records 24 times, starting in 2011. Giordano's of Beverly was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Giordano's of Beverly is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DOOR BROKEN IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENT IN FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 22, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT SEAL
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN WALL AND REACH IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN SANITIZE CONTAINER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HANDSINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIRING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH NOT IN USE NOT BEING STORED IN SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SODA DISPENSER UNITS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MAINTENANCE TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Apr 6, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN SEAMS ALONG SPLASHGUARD OF FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,( ICE MACHINE). MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED ON COUNTER IN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SPOONS SO ONLY HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYING OIL BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Apr 5, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVEN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 6, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED,MEAT SAUCE-157.9F, BEEF/ GRAVY-161.F, COOKED PASTA-40.0F,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN WAITRESS STATION AND UNDER DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEA/MAINTAIN. ALSO INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD- UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN NORTH PREP AREA
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Oct 27, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT LETTUCE, CROUTONS, AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING CAESAR SALAD. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE UTENSILS, TONGS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN NORTH PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON PREP SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA. REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA (SLOW DRAINING).
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(PIZZA 160.9F, SOUP 172.3F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE SOUP SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(FOOD DEBRIS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD IN NORTH PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD BOXES NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHIN SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DUST PAN STORED UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHSHIELD CHIPPED/BROKEN IN SALAD,SANDWICHPREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.
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May 24, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHTSHIELD OVER REAR PREP TABLE.
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Jan 3, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE KNIFES STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS NEED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN TEA/COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE FILTER BASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENT OVER MOP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: TWO LIGHTS OUT IN HOOD OVER COOKING AREA NEED TO REPLACE.
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Jun 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 15, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.NO SANITIZER SOLUTION DURING THE RINSE CYCLE AND NO SANITIZER 0 PPM ON THE PREMISES OR MINE TEST STRIPS (BOTH USED TEST STRIPS) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED MUST BE ABLE TO SANITIZE DISHES AT 100PPM. NEED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS, DISHES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER AND DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER ON COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILE MISSING REAR BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND 2 COMP. PREP SINK NEED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FRONT HAND SINK COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS (CORN MEAL) IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Mar 1, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giordano's of Beverly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giordano's of Beverly on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's of Beverly?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Giordano's of Beverly.
Has Giordano's of Beverly's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordano's of Beverly have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Giordano's of Beverly means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Giordano's of Beverly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giordano's of Beverly is inspected around two times per year on average.
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