Giordano's Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2012, Giordano's Restaurant has 23 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Giordano's Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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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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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING LOWER SIDES OF REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apr 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT DEVICE INSTALLED OVER PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT INSECT CONTROL DEVICES MAY NOT BE LOCATED OVER ANY FOOD PREP AREA/DISH STORAGE AREA AND TO RELOCATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORRODED SCREW ON INTERNAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE SCREW AND CLEAN AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING IN BEER KEG COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILE ON WALL ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE TILE. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTSWITCH/OUTLET COVER IN UTILITY ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER OPEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING, DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE C02 CANISTERS ARE LOCATED ON INSULATION, ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES IN COLD HOLD UNITS LOCATED IN THE BAR TO HAVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/ REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 7, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT REVOLVING EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Dec 5, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT WATER AT 58.8F-60.2F AT THE HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST BE AT 100F-120F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS Food is not maintained at 41�F, or less IN WALK IN COOLER: CUT TOMATO (47.6F-48.3F), BACON (46.7F), CHEESE (48.7F), PASTA (47.4F), CHOPPED LETTUCE (48.2). Reviewed cold holding requirements WITH person in charge (41F OR BELOW). Inadequately held food was discarded AND DENATURED. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 15LBS. APPROXIMATE COST $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT 45F WHILE TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED, NOT TO BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. STAFF PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT REVOLVING EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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May 24, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (TOOLS, PURSE) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: HANDLES OF HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER AT FRONT WAIT STATION WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN OF WAREWASHING MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 25, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 18, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET AND SINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD ALONG BASE BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE DISHMACHINE, AND BEHIND THE 1 COMP/W SPRAYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET OF DESSERT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UTILITY SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET OF DESSERT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 13, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 20, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Dec 9, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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May 20, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
3 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, BEHIND THE BAR, DINING ROOM AND BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE-USE SPOONS IN A CONTAINER ON THE COOK'S LINE MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.
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Sep 17, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL TILES ON SOUTH WALL OF DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Oct 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE. REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKET. MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN ICE MACHINE WITH PINK/YELLOW MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED UNCLEAN SODA DISPENSER AND NOZZLES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOZZLES AND UNDER DISPENSERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CABINET UNDERNEATH BOTH SODA DISPENSER AREAS UNCLEAN WITH SODA SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS UNCLEAN ON WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN PIZZA MAKING STATION. MAINTAIN GASKETS IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WALL OVER MOP SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Jan 17, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN, RIPPED/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES IN THE CABINET UNDER THE REAR BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM-REMOVE DUST/DIRT BUILD UP.
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Mar 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT HOT SERVING LINE AND SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN PACKAGE SERVICE AREA IN FRONT AREA OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM CHEST COOLER NEAR FRONT PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE MEAT PRODUCTS ARE STORED
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Jul 31, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giordano's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giordano's Restaurant on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordano's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Giordano's Restaurant.
Has Giordano's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giordano's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Giordano's Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giordano's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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