GIORDANO'S RESTAURANT

5159 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

23 inspections

1. CanvassFeb 9, 2026

   7 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • 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.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 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
     • 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.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 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.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 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.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 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.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 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.
2. CanvassApr 14, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED CORRODED SCREW ON INTERNAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE SCREW AND CLEAN AREA.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 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.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SHELVING IN BEER KEG COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 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.
3. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 18, 2024

   0 infractions

4. ComplaintApr 11, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 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
     • OBSERVED SHELVES IN COLD HOLD UNITS LOCATED IN THE BAR TO HAVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/ REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassOct 16, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • TORN RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 7, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 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
     • MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
7. CanvassDec 5, 2022

   10 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 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
     • 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
     • 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.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • 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
     • 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
     • MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 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
     • MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
8. ComplaintMay 24, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
     • EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (TOOLS, PURSE) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 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
     • MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR DRAIN OF WAREWASHING MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
9. ComplaintFeb 25, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
10. CanvassDec 18, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND TOILET AND SINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD ALONG BASE BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassJul 26, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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
      • 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.
12. ComplaintMar 22, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET OF DESSERT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • UTILITY SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
13. ComplaintJan 24, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET OF DESSERT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN SAME.
14. Short Form ComplaintJun 13, 2017

    0 infractions

15. ComplaintApr 20, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
16. ComplaintDec 9, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
17. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 20, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.
18. CanvassMay 13, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • SINGLE-USE SPOONS IN A CONTAINER ON THE COOK'S LINE MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.
19. ComplaintSep 17, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL TILES ON SOUTH WALL OF DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
20. CanvassOct 6, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON ICE MACHINE. REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKET. MAINTAIN
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WALL OVER MOP SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW DEVICE.
21. ComplaintJan 17, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE WORN, RIPPED/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES IN THE CABINET UNDER THE REAR BEVERAGE STATION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM-REMOVE DUST/DIRT BUILD UP.
22. CanvassMar 13, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM CHEST COOLER NEAR FRONT PREP AREA
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE MEAT PRODUCTS ARE STORED
23. LicenseJul 31, 2012

    0 infractions