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GIORDANO'S PIZZA

5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GIORDANO'S PIZZA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642537

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON UNDER STAIRWELL TO SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169763

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169545

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed ambient air temperature inside reach in (pizza) prep cooler to be 46.8F. Instructed all refrigeration must have ambient internal air temperature of 40F or less at all times. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. Cooler may not be used until repaired and approved for use by CDPH. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: pizza sauce @ 51.8F; chicken 46.4F - 47.5F; beef @ 53.6F; and sausage @ 55.4F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must held @ 40F or less at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded potentially hazardous foods during inspection. Operator estimates total value of 15lbs of denatured foods to be approximately $75. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed bulk containers in pasta area not labeled. Observed bags of frozen foods without proper labels in freezers (2nd floor). Must label all bulk items with name. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed reach in (pizza) prep cooler in disrepair. Lid on right does not fit correctly and crack in top compartment. Must repair and maintain same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed minor leak at pipe under hand sink in front prep area. Must repair and maintain same.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098906

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON DUCT EQUIPMENT ABOVE SOUTH DINING AND BEVERAGE AREAS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS OUTSIDE PREP/BEVERAGE AREAS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751355

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE LIGHT GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386460

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYERS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND & UNDER ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FL. AND KEEP DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM & HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,LOOSE WALL BASE IN REAR CLEANING STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA & 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER AT DRINK AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,2ND FL. HOT WATER TANK ROOM & STORAGE AREA,UNDER STAIRS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386423

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR DRAIN & POP LINES AT DINING SERVICE WAIT STATION AND ON WALL & CEILING AT HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO FRONT MAN DOOR AND REVOLVING DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/14/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYERS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND & UNDER ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FL. AND KEEP DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM & HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,LOOSE WALL BASE IN REAR CLEANING STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA & 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER AT DRINK AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,2ND FL. HOT WATER TANK ROOM & STORAGE AREA,UNDER STAIRS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174666

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, A SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST OBSERVED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE. SOME DUST OBSERVED IN VENT SYSTEM ABOVE DISHMACHINE; REMOVE. CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. ONE SECTION OF CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM AND RIGHT OUTSIDE OF MENS WASHROOM NEED REPAIR FROM WATER DAMAGE; REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319909

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOCKED HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319542

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
680107

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545394

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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: REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT FRONT REVOLVING DOORS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS AND IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545313

Location recorded for this inspection · GIORDANO'S PIZZA · 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE

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: REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT FRONT REVOLVING DOORS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS AND IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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