Giordano's on Belmont
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Giordano's on Belmont has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Giordano's on Belmont's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 17, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Giordano's on Belmont on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN PIZZA PADDLE BEING STORED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON SIDES OF THE FRYER AND THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MOP DURING STORAGE.
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Dec 7, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN THE BOTTOM PORTIONS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER WORKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN THE BOTTOM PORTIONS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER WORKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND DISHWASHING MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR FREEZER AND ABOVE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT FRONT PIZZA COOLER.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(OREGANO)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE.(CHECK VALVE)
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Oct 18, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD WALL TILES AT HOT WATER TANK DAMAGED WITH OPEN CREVICES. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 19, 2012
License
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: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER SERVICE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giordano's on Belmont last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giordano's on Belmont on file is from Dec 17, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's on Belmont?
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 on Belmont.
Has Giordano's on Belmont's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordano's on Belmont have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Giordano's on Belmont 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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