Pass

Giordano's Greektown

815 W Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 9, 2026

Giordano's Greektown was last inspected on June 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

June 9, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Salad mixing bowl stored in salad. Instd to store properly in between uses (ie. Clean surface)

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Excessive black substance on caulking at base of warewashing unit and wall. Instd to remove black substance, and maintain caulking

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Cracket lightshield near 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee handle the ingredients for a salad with their bare hands. Management instructed that no bare hand contact is allowed with ready-to-eat foods. 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 no paper towels at the exposed hand washing sink behind the bar. Management instructed to provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed irreversible registering temperature indicator provided to measure the surface temperature of utensils inside of the high temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage in men's restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  5. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed beer residue on the floors and corners at front bar area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed beer residue and other debris inside the 2-door keg cooler located in the bar. Must 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 a city of chicago food manager without allergen training. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed marinara sauce at improper cold holding temperature at 45.5f inside of prep cooler. Also observed the following tcs food items at improper cold holding temperature inside prep cooler. Sliced salami found at 52.3f, sliced tomatoes found at 46.9f and chopped pinneapple chunks found at 49.8f. Tcs food items must be held at proper cold holding temperature at 41.0f or below. Instructed to discard and denature food. All food weighing approximately 60 lbs at a cost of $80.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor grease build up inside of cooking fryer. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water dripping from pipe below hand washing sink at pizza prep area. Also observed water leaking at 3-compartment sink faucet head when water is running. Must repair issue.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed working ingredients in containers with no common name labeling in front prep area.instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris on interior surfaces of freezer holding soups, chicken etc near fryers. Instructed to clean , sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from storage racks in the walk in cooler, surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Also, replace cutting boards throughout prep areas, stains and black grooves present.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed a pink slime like substance on the interior panels of the ice machine located in the rear prep area, substance likely to contaminate ice for human consumption. Instructed to discontinue using the machine until serviced, cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label food containers(flour).when foods has been removed from original packaging.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from storage racks in the walk in cooler, surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Also, replace cutting boards throughout prep areas, stains and black grooves present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dried food debris from interior contact surfaces of reach in coolers in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in dry storage room in the manager's office.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair slow drains in exposed hand sink next to paper goods racks in the prep area and both exposed hand sinks in the womens toilet room.

  12. 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: Rusty wire shelving in walk-in cooler, instructed to reseal/replace,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Vents above cooking equipment, interior of cooking fryers and cutting boards not clean in kitchen area, instructed to clean daily,

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 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: Wall next to utility sink, worn, peeling paint. Instd to repair and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under dishmachine. Instd to repair leak.

  14. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • 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: Rat droppings (over 30) noted on floor near 3-compartment sink grease interceptor in basement. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize affected area. Recommend to contact pest control for service 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance at front prep area exposed handsink and at wall and dishmachine. Instd to repair/replace caulk and maintain. Exterior of dishmachine with excessive lime/calcium build-up. Instd to de lime 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: Wall next to utility sink, worn, peeling paint. Instd to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under dishmachine. Instd to repair leak.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: High temperature dishmachine currently in use, unable to properly sanitize, 172f final rinse. Unit tagged at this time. Instd to utilize 3-oompartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical

    • 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: Rat droppings (over 30) noted on floor near 3-compartment sink grease interceptor in basement. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize affected area. Recommend to contact pest control for service citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance at front prep area exposed handsink and at wall and dishmachine. Instd to repair/replace caulk and maintain. Exterior of dishmachine with excessive lime/calcium build-up. Instd to de lime 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: Wall next to utility sink, worn, peeling paint. Instd to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under dishmachine. Leak at pipe in basement (beer/beverage line). Instd to repair leaks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Mops improperly stored. Instd to store upright.

  16. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink stopper gaskets in poor repair. Instd to repair same.

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