Giordano's of Logan Square
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2019
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Inspectors have visited Giordano's of Logan Square 16 times, with records going back to 2010. On Apr 9, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Giordano's of Logan Square's record stops at Apr 9, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Giordano's of Logan Square's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 3, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH BOWL AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT DISHWASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 23, 2018
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 STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, HOWEVER A LEAK FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS NOT OBSERVED. THE WATER ACCUMULATION MAY HAVE BEEN FROM THE HOT HOLDING RESERVOIR BEING FILLED TOO HIGH IN THE MORNING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM UNDER SODA AND PIZZA BOX SHELVES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR OCATED IN THE PIZZA PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE SALAD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Feb 4, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT THE CORNER OF THE MOP SINK AREA AND THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND FLOOR WET AND SOME FOOD DEBRI.
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Oct 21, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COUNTER TABLE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO, CLEAN DAILY
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS,
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Nov 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR AREA, MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Mar 20, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AREA,
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Apr 19, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR FOOD SUPPLY AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING THE FINAL RINSE (HOT WATER) AT 180F OR ABOVE. FINAL WATER RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 142.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE TO BE ABLE TO REACH A FINAL TEMPERATURE RINSE AT 180F OR HIGHER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. FAX LETTER TO-312-746-4240 WHEN THE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE REACHES 180F OR HIGHER. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POT AND PANS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR WITH DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER THE FOOD SUPLY WIRE RACK SHELINGS IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR FOOD SUPPLY AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPRELY STORED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE, FRYER AND CABINETS UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 4, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves in walk-in cooler and under prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and santize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and corners not cleaned. instructed to detail clean daily.
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Jan 6, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.ALSO CLEAN FRONT CABINETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER LEAKING AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giordano's of Logan Square last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giordano's of Logan Square on file is from Apr 9, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's of Logan Square?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Giordano's of Logan Square.
Has Giordano's of Logan Square's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordano's of Logan Square have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Giordano's of Logan Square 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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