Giordano's of Midway

6314 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Pizza

Last inspected: Jun 22, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Giordano's of Midway stretching back to 2010. On Jun 22, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Giordano's of Midway since Jun 22, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 22, 2012

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COFFEE MACHINE NOZZLE AND BAR GUN HOLDER TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN WALK IN, STORAGE AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FAUCETS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP, 3 COMPARTMENT BAR, PREP HANDSINK, AND BAR HANDSINK. ALL IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 24, 2012

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. GASKET OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Dec 14, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. GASKET OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Jul 6, 2010

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: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK AT BASE OF 4-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

Jan 7, 2010

Complaint

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.SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN REACH-IN-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SAME

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.VENTS IN REAR AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giordano's of Midway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giordano's of Midway on file is from Jun 22, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Giordano's of Midway.

Has Giordano's of Midway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordano's of Midway have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Giordano's of Midway 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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