Giordano's Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged 26 inspections at Giordano's Pizza, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Giordano's Pizza trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, WAIT STATION AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHEILDS, AIR VENTS AND CEILING TILE ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS TO REMOVE LITTER.
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90
Aug 26, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECYT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN SAUSAGE 64.8F AND RAW SAUSAGE 69.6F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR IN SECOND FLOOR WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA, MISSING DRAINPIPE AND COVERED WITH LINENS, HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BACKING UP AND COVERED WITH PIZZA BOX, HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA COVERED WITH ICE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECYT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570276 DATE 1/26/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AS NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS UNDER SHELVES ON SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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78
Jan 30, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE REAR BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PTRAP AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: LADIES TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CANS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT AND TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE STAIRWELL BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE EXIT DOOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR; SEAL HOLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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70
Jan 26, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. FOUND 0 PPM AT RINSE. RAN SEVERAL CYCLES AT THIS TIME. MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND MANAGER HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. SAUSAGE, CHEESE ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO BE THE ORIGINAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ARRIVED AND CERTIFICATE IS A COPY NO ORIGINAL AVAILABLE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 2 OUT 3 HANDWASHING SINKS HAD NO PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS AFTER HAND WASHING. MANAGER PROVIDED TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND TOWELS AT ALL INKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PTRAP AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE REAR BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: LADIES TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CANS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT AND TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT AND TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 29, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE REAR BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE STAIRWELL BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE EXIT DOOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR; SEAL HOLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT AND TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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78
Apr 21, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR(1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM). MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE AROUND THE FAUCET. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Mar 26, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNER AREAS OF SECOND FLOOR STORAGE.
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90
May 30, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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78
May 15, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed ambient air temperature inside reach in (pizza) prep cooler to be 46.8F. Instructed all refrigeration must have ambient internal air temperature of 40F or less at all times. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. Cooler may not be used until repaired and approved for use by CDPH. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: pizza sauce @ 51.8F; chicken 46.4F - 47.5F; beef @ 53.6F; and sausage @ 55.4F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must held @ 40F or less at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded potentially hazardous foods during inspection. Operator estimates total value of 15lbs of denatured foods to be approximately $75. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers in pasta area not labeled. Observed bags of frozen foods without proper labels in freezers (2nd floor). Must label all bulk items with name. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed reach in (pizza) prep cooler in disrepair. Lid on right does not fit correctly and crack in top compartment. Must repair and maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed minor leak at pipe under hand sink in front prep area. Must repair and maintain same.
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78
Oct 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON DUCT EQUIPMENT ABOVE SOUTH DINING AND BEVERAGE AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS OUTSIDE PREP/BEVERAGE AREAS.
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86
Apr 5, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE LIGHT GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 30, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYERS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND & UNDER ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FL. AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM & HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,LOOSE WALL BASE IN REAR CLEANING STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA & 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER AT DRINK AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,2ND FL. HOT WATER TANK ROOM & STORAGE AREA,UNDER STAIRS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
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70
Sep 14, 2015
Routine
8 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR DRAIN & POP LINES AT DINING SERVICE WAIT STATION AND ON WALL & CEILING AT HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO FRONT MAN DOOR AND REVOLVING DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/14/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYERS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND & UNDER ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FL. AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM & HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,LOOSE WALL BASE IN REAR CLEANING STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA & 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER AT DRINK AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,2ND FL. HOT WATER TANK ROOM & STORAGE AREA,UNDER STAIRS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, A SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST OBSERVED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE. SOME DUST OBSERVED IN VENT SYSTEM ABOVE DISHMACHINE; REMOVE. CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. ONE SECTION OF CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM AND RIGHT OUTSIDE OF MENS WASHROOM NEED REPAIR FROM WATER DAMAGE; REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Nov 15, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOCKED HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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86
May 15, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
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95
Mar 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM.
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86
Jun 14, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT FRONT REVOLVING DOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS AND IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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90
Apr 25, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT FRONT REVOLVING DOORS.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS AND IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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90
Apr 18, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LID. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL 1/2-1 INCH HOLES IN ALL 3 GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS. MUST REPLACE LIDS SO THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT FRONT REVOLVING DOORS.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS AND IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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86
Nov 12, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 33 HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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Nov 5, 2010
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ONSITE. ALSO FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYINGB UNDER AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE,IN REAR PREP AREA,UNDER STAIRCASE LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED WORN AND MISSING WEATHER STRIPS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOORS CAUSING THE DOORS NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING 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. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giordano's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giordano's Pizza on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Giordano's Pizza.
Has Giordano's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordano's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Giordano's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Giordano's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giordano's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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