Giordano's Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
70
Score
Giordano's Restaurant, located at 5159 S Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 9, 2026, with a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, with notable findings including the cleanliness of food-contact surfaces and the absence of pests. Across 23 recorded inspections, Giordano's Restaurant has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
23
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 18, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 7, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
43
May 24, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 25, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 18, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Mar 22, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 24, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 13, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 9, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
May 20, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
May 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 17, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 17, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 31, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Feb 9, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST AROUND TWO LEFT SCREWS INSTALLED ON INTERIOR PANEL CLOSE TO LID OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM AREA AROUND TWO LEFT SCREWS INSTALLED ON INTERIOR PANEL CLOSE TO LID OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING LOWER SIDES OF REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA ON SAME SIDE AS COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA ON SAME SIDE AS COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BAR, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP DRYING RACK INSTALLED IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH STAIRCASE FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LOWER WALLS TO THE LEFT OF UTILITY SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR LOWER WALLS TO THE LEFT OF UTILITY SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET WITH STAIRCASE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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