Pass

Giordano's Restaurant

1340 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 7, 2026

Giordano's Restaurant was last inspected on January 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

January 7, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 3 prep cooling units without a thermometer inside. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris and beverage spillage under seat cushions at booth in customer dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed unisex shared employee toilet room with accumulation of dust and debris on plumbing fixtures on sink. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 2nd floor dry storage area with accumulation of dust and debris on floor, along floor base, and under storage racks. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency of storage area and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease on filters above fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.12: Prohibitions FOUND SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER SEWAGE PIPES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS OR SHIELD PIPES.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink located in dish room and 2nd floor employee toilet room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dish machine inadequately sanitizing dishes at 0 ppm. Instructed manager to provide a sanitizing solution to adequately sanitize dishes per manufacturer's instructions. Low temperature dish machine tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health. Instructed manager to no longer use dish machine until it is re-inspected by cdph and at an adequate sanitizing solution. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found a minimal amount of black mold like substance on interior of ice machine behind white panel. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (variety of chicken, variety of cheese, calamari, variety of salad dressings etc. ) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 50f - 52f. Located at the pasta station, in the reach in prep cooler.manager voluntarily discards and dures all said tcs foods, approx 90 lbs $300. Instructed to maintain a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pasta station reach in prep cooler at an improper cold holding temperature of 53f at time of inspection. Reach in cooler tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health. Instructed to discard all tcs foods and not use reach in cooler until it maintains a cold holding temperature of 41f or below and is re-inspected by the chicago department of public health. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found single service and single use food containers stored under sewage pipes in 2nd floor storage room. Single service and single use food containers may not be stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Instructed to remove single use containers or shield pipes.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates not inverted by the cooking equipment in the food prep area. Instructed to invert all tableware to prevent any possible contanmination.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed one of two hand washing sinks in the men's toilet room not properly turning on. Instructed to repair. Observed one of two hand washing sinks in the women's toilet room with low water pressure. Instructed to increase water pressure at said hand washing sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the 2nd floor employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution at all times. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the floor and walls in the prep freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail 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: Floors under and around all equipment in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the floor and walls in the prep freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Upon arrival found high temp dishmachine inoperable; instructed to contact cdph to remove the held for inspection tag when machine is repaired and ready to be used. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the pipe underneath the three comp sink; instructed to repair leak at the pipe under the third compartment.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found a minimal amount of black and pink substance inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot water on site. Found water temperature ranging from 70f - 75f throughout food establishment(utility sink, 3 compartment sinks, handwashing sinks). Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found approximately 10-15 small flies on site in the following areas: washrooms,hallway,front prep area and bar. Must contact pest control for service. Must minimize small fly activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found water profusely leaking from ceiling onto refrigerator located in food preparation area (hot line). Must repair, clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 (f) observed food and single use/ single service articles stored under sewer lines in upstairs dry storage area. Must encase all sewer line and waste water lines in dry storage area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-203.13 observed facility high temperature ware washing machine washing gauge/ pressure measuring device in disrepair, gauge does not move non functional for wash cycle. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed licensee holder designated person in charge does not have a original city of chicago certified food safety manager certificate.designated person in charge does not have proof of enrollment including or original city of chicago food safety manager certificate on site or for review. Educated person in charge of proper food handling duties and responsibilities.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler use bare hand contact on ready to eat food. Food handler prep and cut/sliced ready to eat pizza , with bare hands in side rear prep area (large deep dish in house go order). Informed food handler and person in charge bare hand contact with ready to eat food is prohibited. Person in charge voluntary discarded contaminated food items. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility hand sink in rear prep area not accessible,buckets, bowls, etc. Stored inside. Hand sink must be accessible at all time of operation. Person in charged removed items from hand sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility with out drying provision or paper towels at hand sink in rear prep area of facility. Must obtain and maintain at all hand sink in facility. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility with out hand soap at hand sink in rear prep area hand sink. Must obtain and maintain hand soap at hand sink in facility at all time. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation consolidated

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility mechanical high temperature ware washing machine not meeting requirements in rear prep ware washing are. Final rinse at 134-147 degrees f at time of inspection. Informed person in charge to repair and maintain. Tagged machine. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 (f) observed food and single use/ single service articles stored under sewer lines in upstairs dry storage area. Must encase all sewer line and waste water lines in dry storage area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility high temperature ware washing machine washing gauge/ pressure measuring device in disrepair, gauge does not move non functional for wash cycle. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility mechanical ware washing machine wash solution temperature not meeting requirements; wash solution at 134 degrees f in rear prep area of facility. Informed person in charge wash solution must be at 155 degrees f and maintain for wash solution cycle. Pure force repaired machine at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed facility without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site or posted while prepping and serving(patrons) hot & cold food items offered on menu (pizza, chicken, salads, etc). Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during temperature control for safety(tcs) food prep, cooking, serving during operating hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  12. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Observed minor food debris under the 1 compartment sink located in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a minor leak under the exposed hand sink located behind the bar. Instructed to repair. Observed no air gap located under the 1 compartment sink behind the bar. Instructed to provide.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The hand sink (by the microwave) in the hot/cold production food preparation area needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The storage racks inside the rear walk in cooler has food and dirt debris on them. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors under the dish washing machine, coolers and deep fryers in the rear food preparation area has food and dirt on them. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceiling in the rear food preparation area has food splatter and dirt on them. Instructed to clean and maintian.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Stores are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hand sink faucet at dish room hard to turn, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer at main cook line, instructed mgr to provide to cookes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees prescription medication stored on food shelf. Instructed to keep away from food storage.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  16. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in corners around dish machine, soda dispensor and bar guns. Clean to remove any build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls around soda dispensor in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Possible waste pipes in need of covering in 2nd floor storage room. If waste pipes they must be covered. Correct and maintain.

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 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 in the beverage station in need of cleaning to remove splatter to the floor.

  18. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must removed stock items stored under active pipes on the 2nd fl in the storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase the pressure of the hot water on the left washbowl in the men's toilet room.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.