Giordano's Restaurant
5159 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 9, 2026
Giordano's Restaurant was last inspected on February 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
February 9, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical5 general1 paperwork-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening lower sides of revolving door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed corroded screw on internal panel of ice machine. Instructed person in charge to remove and replace screw and clean area.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed shelving in beer keg cooler with build up of black mold-like substance on surface. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed shelves in cold hold units located in the bar to have rust. Instructed person in charge to clean/ remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Torn rubber gaskets of cooler doors in pizza prep area. Instd to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must hang mops to dry, maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found some employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing sign at bar handwashing sink. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing cleanser at bar handwashing sink. Staff provided during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes during storage, maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Found rusty shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain for a smooth and easy to clean surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must hang mops to dry, maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found some employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings (tools, purse) improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Missing covers for receptacles in toilet room. Instd to provide covers and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor drain of warewashing machine with calcium/lime calcium accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Missing lightshield on light in walk in cooler. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found toilet and sink not clean instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in dish room in need of clean to remove all build along base boards. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket of dessert cooler in poor repair. Instd to repair amd maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Utility sink basin not clean. Instd to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket of dessert cooler in poor repair. Instd to repair amd maintain same.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair the leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink in the food prep area.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean the floor drains throughout to minimize pest activity.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Single-use spoons in a container on the cook's line must be stored with handles up to prevent contamination by hands.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean the floor drains throughout to minimize pest activity.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves in liquor storage room. Instd to paint/seal same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Wall tiles on south wall of dishmachine area not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshield in walk-in cooler and in pizza prep area. Replace same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on ice machine. Repair or replace torn gasket. Maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed back flow device on wall over mop sink leaking. Must repair and maintain back flow device.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace worn, ripped/damaged rubber gaskets on prep reach in coolers in the pizza prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the shelves in the cabinet under the rear beverage station.
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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 floors in the corners in the dish machine area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the vent in the women's toilet room-remove dust/dirt build up.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean bottom compartment of deep fryers has grease build-up also clean interior of ice cream chest cooler near front prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside walk-in cooler where meat products are stored
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.