Giordano's Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 13, 2026 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 5lbs of tcs food (marinara sauce, cooked chicken) at improper cold holding temperatures of 48.5-48.9f. Instructed person in charge that all cold held tcs foods must be at 41f and below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured 5lbs of food at a cost of $30. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rear employee restroom with no covered receptacle for disposal of feminine hygiene products. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in walk in beer cooler. Instructed person in charge to elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jul 10, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor drains in warewashing area with debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Feb 5, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed toilet in women's handicap restroom with leak at flushing handle. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jan 9, 2024 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

5. Jan 8, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low-temperature warewashing machine located in the kitchen's dish area not properly sanitizing. The sanitizing residual concentration was observed at 0 ppm at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to repair to meet sanitizing requirements of 50-100ppm for chlorine sanitizer. The dish machine was serviced by ecolab during the inspection. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 5 lbs tcs food of ground pork sausage at improper cold temp of 52.4f. Instructed the person in charge that all cold-held food must be at 42f or below. Pic voluntarily discarded and denatured 5 lbs of pork sausage at $35. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

6. Nov 27, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not covered under prep table in pizza prep area. Instructed manager to cover all bulk containers to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler covers stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to wash, rinse and santize all covers and properly store off floor to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pizza boxes and trays stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink in bar area. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on interior surfaces of walk-in coolers, food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of rolling carts, slicer, prep tables, cooking equipment, shelving units, cabinets in prep, storage and beverage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cracks along baseboards under electrical panel in rear storage area, food spills on walls in dish washing area, syrup spills on walls and floor under pop dispenser units in storage area, debris inside floor drains in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jun 5, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing monitors in the womens bathroom running less than 15 seconds. Instructed to adjust monitors to run at least 15 seconds.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the entryway to kitchen. Instructed to elevate pizza boxes at least six inches above the floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet in use wiping cloths throughout the facility in prep areas and in the bar. Instructed to keep wipe cloths in proper sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on the bar and pizza prep reach in coolers in disrepair. Instructed to repair or provide new gaskets.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spills inside cabinet under beverage machines, debris on bulk containers in the pizza prep area and utensil racks in dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris build up in all floor drains throughout the kitchen, spilled food debris on the floors underneath the soda machines and under the sinks in the bar area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. May 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with calcium accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor drains in warewashing area, with debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Oct 15, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Garbage in washroom in need of cover must in stall and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

10. Oct 5, 2021 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Garbage in washroom in need of cover must in stall and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

11. Dec 18, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Shelving around scrape sink and surface underneath scrape sink in warewashing area not clean, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

12. Feb 25, 2019 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets of dessert cooler in disrepair, torn. Instd to repair and replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Vents in prep area not clean, dust accummulation. Instd to clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

13. Dec 4, 2018 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board at salad prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Fan covers of walk in cooler not clean, dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

14. Aug 25, 2017 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer for prep coolers. Instd to provide same.

15. Jul 28, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Missing theermometer for prep coolers. Instd to provide same.

16. Jun 9, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Pasta cooler door gaskets loose. Instd to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of hot holding unit not clean. Instd to clean same.

17. Sep 20, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Soda dispensor in wait station in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling above phone area in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Must clean and maiantain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All personal articles must be kept in a non food prep area. Must correct and maintain.

18. Jan 12, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors at front area in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 1 compartment vegatable sink with leak at faucet. Repair and maintain.

19. Aug 31, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the storage shelves not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent and light shields, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed one light out over the pasta station, instructed to replace.

20. Nov 24, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a partitioner in between the exposed hand washing sink and prep table in the salad/appetizer kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the deep fryers and the knife rack in the salad/appetizer kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the ceiling tiles and vents in the employee's toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

21. Jan 17, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the deep fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

22. Aug 26, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Lightshields in prep area with dust accumulation. Clean same

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshield in prep area. Replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak at bar 3-compartment sink faucet. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Internal thermometers missing in prep coolers. Provide same.

23. Jul 11, 2013 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

24. Apr 24, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with calcium build up. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard at handsink next to prep table.

25. Aug 1, 2012 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations