Giordano's of Prudential Plaza
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Giordano's of Prudential Plaza, the earliest from 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 27, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 27, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Giordano's of Prudential Plaza on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 27, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION AT THE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPILLS SPLASHED AT THE KITCHEN,MISSING TILES ON CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVING RACK, AND DUSTY FANS AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE PREP LINES TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA-48.6F, SLICED TOMATOES 45.9F, BRUSCHETTA TOMATOES 47.5F, SAUSAGE 44.6F, PEPPERONI 44.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES USING HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NOTED FINAL SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF WATER TO BE 110F.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT HAS A FINAL RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR BY THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE ICE MACHINE CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, PIZZA, SALAD ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION AT THE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPILLS SPLASHED AT THE KITCHEN,MISSING TILES ON CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVING RACK, AND DUSTY FANS AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER AT COOK LINE ENTRANCE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.PREMISES MUST NOT USE COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE UNTIL INSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:APPROX 25LBS MEATBALLS AT 54.9F,25LBS COOKED CHICKEN-63.3F,3LBS EGGPLANT-55.4F,15LBS ROAST BEEF-60.8F,2LBS BEEF PIES-107.8F,4LBS HAM-53.1F, 4LBS WHITE SAUCE-59.4F,21LB SLICE LASAGNA-58.2F, 20LBS-SPAGHETTI/RAGATONI PASTA AT 52.8F, 15LBS-FETTICNI PASTA AT-53.3F. TOATAL OF APPROX 105LBS/COST $368.35 OF FOOD WAS REMOVED BY MANAGERS AND DISCARDED-CDI.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHT.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 28, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES AROUND CHUTE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINAGE AT BAR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND NO HAND SOAP IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER ATTACHED ON SIDE OF ICE MAKER WITH SCREWS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO ELEMINATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING PANELS AT MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 26, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT SAME LOCATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND NON WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE SMALL SALAD REFRIGERATOR IN THE TO GO COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND AT THE 1DR COOLER IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR ALL ICE SCOOPERS LOCATED AT THE BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 8, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FRONT REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA AREA. INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES ARE BROKEN/DAMAGED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 15, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giordano's of Prudential Plaza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giordano's of Prudential Plaza on file is from Aug 27, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's of Prudential Plaza?
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 Prudential Plaza.
Has Giordano's of Prudential Plaza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordano's of Prudential Plaza 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 Prudential Plaza 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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