Giordano's of Logan Square

2851-2855 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2020, Giordano's of Logan Square has eight inspections in the public record. Giordano's of Logan Square was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Giordano's of Logan Square is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB OFF ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT AND MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHIGN SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 1 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE COOKING AREA.
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Aug 24, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO PREP-COOKING AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE AND INTERIOR PANAL OF ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, OBSERVED DEBRIS ACCUMILATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON PREP-LINE DRAWER UNDER CONVENTION OVENS AND ALSO SERVICE COUNTER- SMALL PIZZA DISPLAY FREEZER, IS DAMAGED. REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ROLLING CART NEAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET, BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR STAND UP FREEZER IN DISH AREA, AND SHELF ABOVE PIZZA PREP-LINE UNIT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MUST BE IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PIZZA OVEN FILTER, HOOD VENT ABOVE FRYER STATION, AND VENTS THROUGHOUT CEILINGS IN FRONT REGISTER STATION AND BACK KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK BEHIND DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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90
Jul 7, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2020
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT TAP BEER/WINE DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL BEHIND THE TAP BEER DISPENSER MUST BE SEALED/COVERED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON THE CLOSET FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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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 Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giordano's of Logan Square?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four 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 two violations 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.

How often is Giordano's of Logan Square inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Giordano's of Logan Square is inspected roughly once per year on average.