Giordano's on Sheridan
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 28 inspections at Giordano's on Sheridan, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up 11 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
28
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN/PIZZA AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: KEEP DRY FLOOR UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE PUMP STORAGE ROOM
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EVERY THREE YEARS.ALSO PROVIDE SAID CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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May 6, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS USED IN BINS OF FLOUR AND CORN MEAL IN BASEMENT TO HAVE HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF THE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS SO THAT THE HANDLES DO NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE PIZZA OVENS AND THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE CENTER PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO THE SINGLE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS OF BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE DRAIN OF THE RIGHT MOST BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET HANDLES AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR GRILL AREA/CENTER PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEMS. WHILE ON SITE, MANAGER REQUESTED PLUMBER SERVICE AND REPAIRED BOTH ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING MECHANISM FOR DOOR.
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Mar 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) DISHMACHINE WAS CORRECTED AND IS NOW READING 100 PPM AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS OF WHERE THE PIZZA BOXES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUT DOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT SYSTEM IN THE BASEMENT AT THE REAR, DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS ON SITE AND AT THE EXPOSE HANDWASHING SINKS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN NOT PROPERLY STORED BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE BIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT BACON IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COVER THE FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE LEFT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES UNDER DISHWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL HOLES AT WALLS SURROUNDING PIPING AREAS AT BASEMENT BY DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, SOME HOLES BY OUTLETS BY DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ROACH HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Nov 9, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL ALONG PIPPING AT THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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82
Feb 27, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE BAR HAND WASH SINK . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Aug 26, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TE DOOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN SALAD PREP AREA,ALSO AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT LOW DISH MACHINE SCRAPE SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(BASEMENT AREA)
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEANED(REMOVE EXCESS GREASE)AND MAINTAINED
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Apr 18, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND AT SOAP/SANITIZER DISPENSER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP.GREASE ON FLOOR AT PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGING(SHOES,BACK PACK,APRON ETC) STORED ON SHELVES OR UNDER SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA .NO PERSONAL BELONGING MUST BE STORED WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Jul 18, 2018
Recent Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA OR PIZZA PREP AREA. 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE. MUST INSTALL ONE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWLES,AND PROPER SIGNAGE FOR MAIN COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN
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86
Jul 12, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA OR PIZZA PREP AREA. 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE. MUST INSTALL ONE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWLES,AND PROPER SIGNAGE FOR MAIN COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN
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86
Jul 10, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15LBS OF DELI MEAT, CHEESES AND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1-54.3F VALUED OF APPROXIMATLY $100.ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT HOLDING DELI MEAT AND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERAURE OF 55.4 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA OR PIZZA PREP AREA. 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE. MUST INSTALL ONE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWLES,AND PROPER SIGNAGE FOR MAIN COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET GREASY,INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN BOTH FRYER CABINET AND FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT ADJACENT TO HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT.
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Feb 1, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED AT ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION OR SLEEVE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION#35 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. SEE REPORT #1632853 DATED3/9/2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED(INVERTED)AFTER SANITIZING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF SALAMANDER NEEDS CLEANING IN THE KITHCEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS CLEANING AND NEW SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PACKING AT DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.
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Mar 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE DEEP FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NO FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF 2-STACK WARMERS IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THE 2-DOOR FREEZERS, AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS ON MAIN LEVEL HAS DUST BUILD UP. HOLE IN CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE BEVERAGE (SYRUP)RACK. ALSO, WALL BY WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MISSING IN 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OFFICE IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER THE MICROWAVE SURFACE IS POROUS NOT ABLE TO CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE LEFT SIDE AND FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINIMAL MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. GREASE ON PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NO SCREEN/MESH PROVIDED AT WINDOW ABOVE THE PATIO DOOR AT PIZZA AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ENTRY
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86
Oct 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES AT DISHMACHINE AREAS ON WALLS. (BASEMENT) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: DISHMACHINE, SINKS AT BASEMENT, AND SHELVING UNITS AT BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASMENT DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL HOLES ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS THAT MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT ROACH HARBORAGE.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDING FOR FIXTURES AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(CLOTHES,TOOLS, ETC.)
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Jul 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE PANEL OF ICE BIN(BOTTOM PART OF ICE MACHINE),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON WALL AROUND THE GREASE TRAP PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA,AT WEST WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP, IN BASEMENT AREA. REPLACE BROKEN INTERIOR LID LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE BUILD UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOOR UNDER THE TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE EXIT DOOR, DEBRIS.RESEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNEVEN CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES FROM ABOVE THE OVEN.
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82
Oct 29, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TO USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,UNTIL UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP, IN BASEMENT AREA. REPLACE BROKEN INTERIOR LID LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE BUILD UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOOR UNDER THE TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE EXIT DOOR, DEBRIS.RESEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNEVEN CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES FROM ABOVE THE OVEN.
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Sep 28, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS ON THE 1ST FL AND IN THE BASEMENT,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS IN BOYS AND AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BY PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING AND HOLE ON WALLS IN BASEMENT AT CORNERS BY PREP TABLES, AND REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN BY PIZZA OVEN CORNER.
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82
Jun 1, 2011
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISHMAHINE NOT SANITIZING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DURING ROUTINE RUN CHECK AFTER SEVERAL RUNS.FINALLY I FOUND OUT THE SANITIZING CONTAINER IS EMPTY,MGR.HAd NO IDEA HOW LONG IT'S BEEN EMPTY.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO CHECK DISHMACHINE DAILY TO MAKE SURE UTENSILS ARE BEING SANITIZED. NEW SANITIZER CONTAINER WAS REPLACED AND DISHMACHINE NOW ABLE TO SANITIZE AT FINAL RINSE CDI.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS,AT ALL TIMES.
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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. MUST REPAIR LEATHER COVER ON UPHOSTRY CHAIR IN KITCHEN SIDE FRONT ENTRY FOR PIZZA DELIVERY DRIVERS, AND REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE SHELF RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AT BASEMENT.PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN IN BOSS BOY SECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON MOP SINK,TOILET BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET IN KITCHEN,INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WALLS, CAN OPENER BLADE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUST ON CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ON 1STFL.,AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.AND REPAIR BROKEN WALL UNDER THE SEAT AT PIZZA DELIVERY DRIVERS WAITING AREA IN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN DUST INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER(BOWL OR BUCKET)WITH SANITIZER 100PPM FOR CHOLRINE SANITIZER, OR 200PPM FOR QUAC. SANITIZER,FOR WIPE CLOTHS AT PREP TABLES AND PREP COUNTERS FOR WIPING THEM DOWN DURING OPERATIONS.
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Complaint
3 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. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR REAR OR PREP AREA. REPAIR MISALIGNED FRONT DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE BOXES, CHAIRS, ETC IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT ON WEST SIDE. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giordano's on Sheridan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giordano's on Sheridan on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's on Sheridan?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Giordano's on Sheridan.
Has Giordano's on Sheridan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordano's on Sheridan have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Giordano's on Sheridan 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 Sheridan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giordano's on Sheridan is inspected around two times per year on average.
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