Giordano's on Rush
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2015
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Giordano's on Rush, the earliest from 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 3, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Giordano's on Rush is from Sep 3, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Giordano's on Rush's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; ITALIAN SAUSAGE 45.7F, LEAFY GREEN SPINACH WITH CHEESE AT 52.4F IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND CALAMARI AT 49.5F IN REFRIGERATOR OF PASTA AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 24LBS APPROX. COST $80.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PIZZA PREP AREA, STAIRS LEADING TO UPPER LEVEL FROM KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLERS UNDER SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BY DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM AND WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR IN SAME AREA.
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Feb 9, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR TO PREP AREA COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR FREEZER AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE SPILLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND LIQUOR CLOSET UNDER STORAGE RACKS, ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS WHERE NECESSARY.
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE HOT PREP LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE HOT PREP LINE AND UNDER THE PIZZA PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND HOT PREP LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE OF THE UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR PREP WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE OLD ICE MACHINE AND IN THE SYRUP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSURE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: REAP PREP HANDSINK PLUMBING, REAR PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLERS IN PIZZA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Jan 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN CARDBOARD BOX AND EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN CLEAN HOLDER OR ON PREP SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SYRUP SPILLAGE UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
6 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 THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF COOKING LINE FREEZER, INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR BEHIND MAIN COOKING LINE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE WATER, GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT STAFF AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS ON PREMISES.NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT THE PIZZA PREP MAKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DIPPER WELL BY ICE FREEZER. NOT IN WORKING ORDER.
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Oct 3, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Sep 25, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERD IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELEMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP (CHEESE SHREDDING) AREA HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK, THE 3-COMP SINK IS USED TO THAW FROZEN FOODS ONLY NO WASHING OF UTENSILS PERFORMED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WASTE WATER ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Jun 14, 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: DISPOSABLE CUPS ARE USED AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN PIZZA PREP STATION AND BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF ICE CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giordano's on Rush last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giordano's on Rush on file is from Sep 3, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's on Rush?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Giordano's on Rush.
Has Giordano's on Rush's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Giordano's on Rush have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Giordano's on Rush 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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