Giordano's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
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Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Giordano's Pizza stretching back to 2010. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT COMPARTMENT) AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
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Jun 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 53F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46-54F SUCH AS MEATBALLS, SAUSAGE, MARINARA SAUCE, SLICED HAM, CHICKEN BREASTS, ROAST BEEF AND PASTA NOODLES. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 58F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING OVER DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE HAND SINK AT PIZZA PREP STATION WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 16, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WEATHER-STRIP IN POOR REPAIR WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MAKER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE IN CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (MISSING) LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST (2) HOODS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2020
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CORNMEAL, FLOUR SALT ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND SALAD/PREP COOLER (TOP) DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Mar 13, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION
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Dec 20, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICE,LOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 7, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES STICKY AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE SODA NOZZLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT PIZZA STATION SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Feb 1, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH SLIGHT LIME ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 8, 2016
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: PLATES STORED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULKING AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR FRONT AREA BEHIND COUNTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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May 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA ICE BIN IN SERVICE STATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN).
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area by dish machine areas not clean, need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Vents in kitchen front prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cabinet shelving in waitress station, need cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen area by dish machine not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear storage room, mop sink room need cleaning.
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Jul 19, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR BY EXIT DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Dec 7, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD AND DIRT ON THE WALLS AND TUBES TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER;TAGGED ICE MACHINE ,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED
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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 Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven 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 three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Giordano's Pizza 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 Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giordano's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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