Giordano's of Greektown — Giordiano's of Greektown

815 W Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60607
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Giordano's of Greektown — Giordiano's of Greektown appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Giordano's of Greektown — Giordiano's of Greektown's record stops at Nov 5, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited five times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Giordano's of Greektown — Giordiano's of Greektown squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS AND COILS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP AND DISHWSSHING AREA(DEBRIS).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MGR ON PREMISERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE, NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(PIZZAS, SALADS, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-15-14 ON REPORT #1467487 NOT CORRECTED: -31-MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS -32-MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.-33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.-35-REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE THE SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST ALSO REPAIR PEELING PAINT ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS AND COILS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP AND DISHWSSHING AREA(DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN, PAINT, OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL HEAVILY STAINED WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE AND UNDER DISH WASHING FACILITIES. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE THE SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST ALSO REPAIR PEELING PAINT ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAINING WASH BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2012
Task Force Liquor 1475
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER ENTRANCE THRESHOLD TO COOLER DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE UNDER PIZZA BOX RACK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL IN FRONT OF SOUTHWEST FIRE DOOR, WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK ROOM AND WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REPAIR WALL COUVING NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND AT WALL BY UTILITY SINK ROOM. MUST REPAINT WALLS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ALSO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEAMS AT THE CEILING OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDSINK AT PREP/BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREA ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giordano's of Greektown — Giordiano's of Greektown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giordano's of Greektown — Giordiano's of Greektown on file is from Nov 5, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giordano's of Greektown — Giordiano's of Greektown?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Giordano's of Greektown — Giordiano's of Greektown.

Has Giordano's of Greektown — Giordiano's of Greektown's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Giordano's of Greektown — Giordiano's of Greektown have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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