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Giordano's on Jackson

223-225 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2015
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Giordano's on Jackson has six inspections on file, the first dated 2012. Giordano's on Jackson was last inspected on Oct 30, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Giordano's on Jackson's record stops at Oct 30, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Giordano's on Jackson's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT FAUCET OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 3, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.
35
95
Apr 29, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MONITOR DRAINING AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
38
90
Mar 21, 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: CLEAN FLOORS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER STOAGE RACKS AND ALONG WALL, PIZZA PREP AREA.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MONITOR DRAINING AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
38
90
Jul 15, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AT PIZZA LINE TO REMOVE SPILLS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
90
Jul 31, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED TO BE ADDRESSED: FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSER AT WAIT STATATION & CURTAINS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE-DUE TO DUST OR DIRT; DE-LIME THE EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE ALSO.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD TILES TO THE RIGHT OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER DOOR & ON A CORNER WALL ACROSS THIS SAME DOOR. DUSTY BATHROOM VENTS MUST BE CLEANED & FOOD STAINS ON WALL & CEILING AROUND WAIT STAFF STATIONS BY THE KITCHEN DOORS MUST BE CLEANED ALSO.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER KNOB AT A DUMP SINK IN THE BAR IS NOT WORKING; THE FAUCETS AT 1-COMP SINK AT REAR PREP TABLE IS LEAKING-MUST FIX.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giordano's on Jackson last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giordano's on Jackson on file is from Oct 30, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giordano's on Jackson?

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 Jackson.

Has Giordano's on Jackson's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordano's on Jackson 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 on Jackson 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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