Giordano's on Jackson
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2011
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Score
Giordano's on Jackson has been inspected five times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 31, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Giordano's on Jackson dates to Oct 31, 2011.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Giordano's on Jackson is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2011
Sample Collection
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND CHICKEN BREAST USED FOR RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICH HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 64.7 F AND 80.0 F INSIDE COOLER HOWEVER FOUND COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE TO BE AT 32.3 F. FOOD HANDLER STATES,"CHICKEN BREAST COMES FROM WALK IN COOLER AT 32.0 F THEN PUT INTO CONVEYOR OVEN FOR 2 MINUTES AT 500 F. THEN PUT INTO REACH IN COOLER UNTIL A ORDER IS MADE FOR SANDWICH THEN REHEATED IN SAME CONVEYOR OVEN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOODS HELD COLD MUST BE 40 FOR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED WEIGHT- 10 LBS, VALUED AT OVER $30.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DESSERT REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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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. CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE PASTA KITCHEN AND ABOVE ONION CUTTING STATION ALSO NO CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT COVERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER VALVE TURNED OFF IN PREP AREA AND BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER AT COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Oct 24, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DESSERT REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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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. CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING TILES/MUST BE CLOSE AND TIGHT FITTED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE PASTA KITCHEN AND ABOVE ONION CUTTING STATION ALSO OBSERVED NO CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER VALVES SHUT OFF IN PREP AREA AND BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER BY COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Jan 21, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BAR GUN HOLDERS DRAIN TUBES MISSING. MUST PROVIDE TUBES.
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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. MENS WASHROOM CEILING TILE MISSING/WATER STAINED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE/PROVIDE MISSING TILE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. EMPLOYEES HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FUACET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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May 25, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found approx 10-lbs of raw ground beef (Value=$17.00), on top shelf of pizza prep cooler at 53.4f. Instructed to preperly dispose off & maintain all cold food at 40f or below. Citation issued.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Most sink drains at dishroom, floors along wallbase under bar sinks need cleaning.
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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. Fan guards/compressors of most coolers must be free of dust build-up. Water-stained ceiling tiles in ladies bathroom must be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Both of the customer bathromm vents are not properly working, musr fix. Leaking hot water line under rear prep sink, leaky faucet at handsink by cook's line must both be fixed.
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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 31, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's on Jackson?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Giordano's on Jackson.
Has Giordano's on Jackson's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Giordano's on Jackson have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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