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GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON

223-225 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637009

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PASTA PREP AREA AND CENTRAL BAR AREA OBSTRUCTED WITH EMPTY SANITIZER BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SANITIZER BUCKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: GRILLED ONIONS AT 51.0F AND ANCHOVIES AT 50.1F AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA LINE COOLER; PASTA AT 54.1F, CHICKEN AT 54.0F, BEEF AT 47.0F AT THE PASTA LINE DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 35.0 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED UPRIGHT DAIRY COOLER MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT SURFACES STORED IN WATER WITHOUT SANITIZER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR: HANDWASHING SINK FAUCETS AT THE FRONT SERVER AREA AND PIZZA PREPARATION AREA LEAKING BUT FUNCTIONAL; HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA DRAIN PLUMBING LEAKING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL LISTED PLUMBING FIXTURES TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614122

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Employee's toilet room receptacle missing a lid, Instructed to provide.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600792

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing refrigerator thermometer in 2 prep coolers, instructed to provide

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container ( flour) not labeled, instructed to lable.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580901

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY EXHAUST FAN IN THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565491

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565129

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF ORANGE UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AT TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MOLD LIKES SUBSTANCE ON EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463545

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345450

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF BATTLED SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK IN COOLER AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH AREA IS COMMUNITY AREA WITH AT LEAST 10 DIFFERENT TRASH DUMPSTERS AND HAS LOTS OF TRASH AROUND TRASH CAN AND GREASE RECEPTACLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200839

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 FLOORS UNDER BAR NOT MAINTAINED/ CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER BAR OF DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PEPSI LINES ALONG FLOOR IN SAME AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200534

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( SOUP, PASTA,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE WASTE STORAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, ( EXTERIOR TOP ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND LID OPEN ACCESSIBLE FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINER AND REPAIR LID TO BE TIGHT-FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020B

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER BAR NOT MAINTAINED/ CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER BAR OF DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PEPSI LINES ALONG FLOOR IN SAME AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136202

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING .MUST REAPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CHEMICALS AND CLEANING TOWELS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136188

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S ON JACKSON · 223-225 W JACKSON BLVD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 165.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE MUST BE AT LEAST 180.0F. INSRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING .MUST REAPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CHEMICALS AND CLEANING TOWELS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING.

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