Giordano's on Jackson
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2015, Giordano's on Jackson has 18 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Giordano's on Jackson's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee's toilet room receptacle missing a lid, Instructed to provide.
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Aug 27, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing refrigerator thermometer in 2 prep coolers, instructed to provide
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( flour) not labeled, instructed to lable.
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Aug 29, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY EXHAUST FAN IN THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF ORANGE UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AT TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MOLD LIKES SUBSTANCE ON EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 12, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF BATTLED SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK IN COOLER AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH AREA IS COMMUNITY AREA WITH AT LEAST 10 DIFFERENT TRASH DUMPSTERS AND HAS LOTS OF TRASH AROUND TRASH CAN AND GREASE RECEPTACLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 13, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 FLOORS UNDER BAR NOT MAINTAINED/ CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER BAR OF DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PEPSI LINES ALONG FLOOR IN SAME AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Aug 3, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( SOUP, PASTA,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE WASTE STORAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, ( EXTERIOR TOP ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND LID OPEN ACCESSIBLE FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINER AND REPAIR LID TO BE TIGHT-FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020B
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER BAR NOT MAINTAINED/ CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER BAR OF DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PEPSI LINES ALONG FLOOR IN SAME AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING .MUST REAPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CHEMICALS AND CLEANING TOWELS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING.
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Jan 29, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 165.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE MUST BE AT LEAST 180.0F. INSRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING .MUST REAPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CHEMICALS AND CLEANING TOWELS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING.
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Feb 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found heavily soiled cutting boards along reach in cooler in kitchen. Must resurface or replace cutting boards. Must maintain same.
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Jan 31, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found rear entry door with 1/2- 1 inch gap along bottom. Found east, front revolving door with 1 - 3 inch gaps (damaged or missing weather stripping) along bottom and lower side edges of the 4 doors. Advised all doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found heavily soiled cutting boards along reach in cooler in kitchen. Must resurface or replace cutting boards. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amounts of orange, slimy, mold-like substance in upper interior of ice machine in kitchen. Found small amount of rust along metal in the lower interior of ice machine. Must remove these substances, detail clean and sanitize ice machine. Must maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found lights in rear dry storage room not shielded. Must provide light shield, end caps or shatter proof bulbs in all areas where food is prepped or stored. Must maintain same.
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Jul 6, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 5, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F.WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. PREMISES MUST NOT USE COOLER .MUST USE ADDITIONAL WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW FOR FOOD STORAGE-CDI.COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION . MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:APPROX (45LBS)OF ALFREDO SAUCE-50.7F,50.9F,20LBS SLICED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST--51.9F,20LBS OF WHOLE COOKED CHICKEN BREAST-50.4F, 20LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS,(25LBS SPAGHETTI PASTA AND OTHER COOKED PASTA,((35LBS)RIGATONI-49.4F,FRESH CALAMARI -48.9F,45.2F,CHOPPED TOMATOES-40LBS-48.9F,SLICED TOMATOES-50.3F,SLICED CHERRY TOMATOES-51.9F, 16-2LB TRAYS OF COOKED MEAT LASAGNA-47.6F,47.8F, 2-(10LB) CONTAINERS OF IT MARKET DELI MEATS-48.6F. ALSO 2,(5LB BAGS) OF HOT SOUP NOT PROPERLY COOLED AT 119.6F.APPROX 175LBS OF FOOD AT COST APPROX $1500 REMOVED FROM WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS, DISCARDED BY MANAGER,CDI.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LESS.MUST PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE STORING.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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May 9, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING THRU-OUT FRONT AREA AT ICE MACHINE AND AT BAR.MUST REPAIR.ALSO SEL GAP ALONG COVING BEHIND COOLERS ACROSS FRONT CASHIER COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
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May 3, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREMISES PREP COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER MAINTAINED AT 48.F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION OF COOLER BEFORE USING.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER.APPROX 20LBS OF PESTO CHICKEN-50.9F,3LBS CHICKEN SAUSAGE-47.8F,25LBS IT SAUSAGE-51.F,15LBS BBQ CHICKEN-51.6F 15LBS HAM-47.7F,10LBS RAW GROUND BEEF 48.8F GROUND BEEF.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED-CDI APPROX COST $375.00./98LBS MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 3-LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN PREP AREA ON LOWER WALLS UNDER TABLE AND INSIDE CRACK/OPENINGS IN WALLS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING THRU-OUT FRONT AREA AT ICE MACHINE AND AT BAR.MUST REPAIR.ALSO SEL GAP ALONG COVING BEHIND COOLERS ACROSS FRONT CASHIER COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE ,UNDER PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE,HAND SINKS AROUND PIPES.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Dec 17, 2015
License
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: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE THE CAULKING AT THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA. FOUND ABOVE STATED GRIMMY AND WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FURTHEST TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE BAR. ALSO MUST TIGHTEN THE BAR 3-COMP SINK FAUCET BASE TO PREVENT LEAK. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO ALWAYS HAVE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR AND PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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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 Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's on Jackson?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven 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.
How often is Giordano's on Jackson inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giordano's on Jackson is inspected around two times per year on average.
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