Giordano's on Rush
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Giordano's on Rush 14 times, with records going back to 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Giordano's on Rush's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE UTENSIL. MANAGER PROVIDED TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE PERSON STAFF TOILET ROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS COOKED DICED CHICKEN RANGING IN TEMPS FROM 53.4F TO 58.6F, GROUND PORK RANGING FROM 44.6 TO 48.9, SLICED SAUSAGE AT 48.9F AND ANCHOVIES AT 53.8F AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN PIZZA STATION AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PIZZA MAKING AREA. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Mar 27, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided at pizza making station hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No irreversible registering temperature indicator for high temp dish machine, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler at pizza station not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: No cover for ice bin at bar area, instructed to provide.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and sanitize slicer properly.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler fan cover with heavy dust build-up, Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Jun 1, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPING WITH EXESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS OVER PREP AREA GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BAR SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOF CONDITION.
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May 22, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE LIVE ROACHES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PEST CRAWLING ON AND THROUGHOUT PLUMBING FIXTURES OF THE WAREWASHING MACHINE DIRECTLY UNDER SPRAYER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BAR SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOF CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPING WITH EXESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS OVER PREP AREA GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) PIZZA PREP AREA WITH NOTED HOT TEMPERATURE OF 63.1F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE LIVE ROACHES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PEST CRAWLING ON AND THROUGHOUT PLUMBING FIXTURES OF THE WAREWASHING MACHINE DIRECTLY UNDER SPRAYER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BAR SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOF CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD PIPING WITH EXESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS OVER PREP AREA GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, mold and mildew like substance noted at both ice makers interior surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: slicer not cleaned properly after use, instructed to clean behind blade and maintain.
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Jun 24, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD PIZZA PAN FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER FIRST FLOOR PASTA LINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK IN INDIVIDUAL PIZZA PACKAGING ROOM WHERE EMPLOYEE BOX OPEN SMALL PIZZA IN CARDBOARD BOXES AND COOL THEM DOWN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) MANAGER MOVED PACKAGING OPERATION TO AN AREA WHERE THERE IS A HAND WASH SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH CEILING ABOVE INDIVIDUAL PIZZA PACKAGING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH BARRIER.
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Mar 26, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME CLEAN GLASSWARE STORED BY THE DISH AREA UPRIGHT. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN COOKWARE/UTENSILS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A REGULAR CLEANING SPONGE PAD USED TO SPREAD MARGARINE AT PIZZA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE BRUSH.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUNS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AT WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP BUCKETS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Oct 27, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLASTIC DEBRIS FROM THE GASKETS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE PREP AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL PLASTIC COVERINGS ON THE BRAND NEW EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT & DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW EXPOSED WOOD ON THE BACK WALL OF THE BAR WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. MUST SEAL OR COAT THE EXPOSED WOOD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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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 Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's on Rush?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Giordano's on Rush.
Has Giordano's on Rush's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Giordano's on Rush have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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.
How often is Giordano's on Rush inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giordano's on Rush is inspected around two times per year on average.
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