Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631040
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING LOWER SIDES OF REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615756
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593039
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592576
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES IN COLD HOLD UNITS LOCATED IN THE BAR TO HAVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/ REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583437
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568135
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567980
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. STAFF PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510217
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (TOOLS, PURSE) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN OF WAREWASHING MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485208
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463938
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND TOILET AND SINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD ALONG BASE BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303768
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150859
Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT · 5159 S PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 - Comments: UTILITY SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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