Giordano's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
Giordano's Restaurant, located at 1340 S Michigan Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 7, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, with notable issues including thermometers, non-food contact surfaces, and toilet facilities. Across 19 scored inspections, Giordano's Restaurant has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
52
Mar 1, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 4, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 9, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 11, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Aug 4, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Apr 4, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 3, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
37
Mar 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 9, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 14, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 5, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 7, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jan 7, 2026 Inspection
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 PREP COOLING UNITS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BEVERAGE SPILLAGE UNDER SEAT CUSHIONS AT BOOTH IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNISEX SHARED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON PLUMBING FIXTURES ON SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR, ALONG FLOOR BASE, AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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