Giordano's of Prudential Plaza

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 : observed evidence of appx. 60 or more live small flies on walls ,ceilings and flying around in prep areas,dish washing area ,rear beverage area,outside of north toilet room,rear locker/storage area,also evidence of 4- live roaches crawling on wall & dish rack in dish machine area,on lower wall base behind door in rear locker/storage area,wall in rear hallway storage area and several dead roaches on floor under dish machine.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/9/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 : must repair or replace worn and discolored cutting boards to be in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler (food & beer) and walk in freezer and provide adequate shelving units for food storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean debris build up from ice machine interior panel,cabinet in beverage area behind bar,wheel bases of fryers,undersides of dish scrape area

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : observed loose flooring in food walk in cooler to be in good repair and maintain .

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases and floor drains.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must repair or replace cracked light shield in rear 3- compartment sink area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 60 or more live small flies on walls ,ceilings and flying around in prep areas,dish washing area ,rear beverage area,outside of north toilet room,rear locker/storage area,also evidence of 4- live roaches crawling on wall & dish rack in dish machine area,on lower wall base behind door in rear locker/storage area,wall in rear hallway storage area and several dead roaches on floor under dish machine.recommended to have a pest control oeprator to service premises on or after 6/9/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn and discolored cutting boards to be in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler (food & beer) and walk in freezer and provide adequate shelving units for food storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from ice machine interior panel,cabinet in beverage area behind bar,wheel bases of fryers,undersides of dish scrape area

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must grout floor in bar area near ice bin and loose flooring in food walk in cooler to be in good repair and maintain .

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases and floor drains.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shield in rear 3- compartment sink area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floor tiles in dishwashing area with high temperature dish machine. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floor tiles where grout is missing in dishwashing area with high temperature dish machine for ease of cleanability.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 small flies in facility. Observed small fly activity in areas such as rear storage, hallways and locker room/ storage area. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 7/15/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed right handwashing sink in southside men's washroom at improper minimum temperature of 87.8f. Instructed to repair right handwashing sink in southside men's washroom, instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet(note: observed the left handwashing sink in the southside men's washroom at proper temperature.)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout in between floor tiles in dishwashing area with high temperature dish machine. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between floor tiles where grout is missing in dishwashing area with high temperature dish machine for ease of cleanability.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to install.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 25 rodent droppings in the co2 tank closet. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize the affected areas, contact pest control for service and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Found dishes stored on green dish rack in rear not inverted, instructed to invert dishes to prevent contamination and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found loose debris on floors under heavy equipment in prep areas and dish area, instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found excessive dust accumulation on ceiling vent in customer dining, instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found ventilation hood over cooking equipment not working, instructed to have hood repaired, and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed thermometers missing in cold-holding units and reach in coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all coolers units.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak from bottom of basin of handsink in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted dim lighting in the walk in cooler where dough, ready to eat foods and meats are stored. Instructed to increase light intensity to ensure all items are visible.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage. Found outdoor station with open filled water pitcher and glasses, disposable food container face up not covered, live insects trapped between food containers. Instructed to have all food and utensils covered and protected from the outside elements. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, salt..) instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Deli meat slicer not cleaned properly, found encrusted food stuck on blade housing, instructed to clean slicer and sanitize properly. Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, noted a gray film on interior panel.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing hand washing sign in women's toilet room, instructed to post.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Several coolers missing a thermometer or kept at rear, instructed to install a in warmest part of cooler.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handler with beard not wearing a beard restraint, instructed to wear.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed serving tongs being stored on the handle of the oven. Instructed to store all utensils properly and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Observed interior of ice machine with a brownish substance. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the walk in cooler with accumulated food debris. Observed standing water under the 3 compartment sink located behind the bar. Observed floors under all cooking equipment, prep tables and refrigeration units with accumulated dirt and food debris. Observed dead roaches on the floor under shelves in the rear dry storage and liquor storage areas and under the 3 compartment sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all said areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall in poor repair located in the liquor rear storage area. Instructed to seal all cracks and crevices and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter (boxes, equipment) being stored on the floors of the rear dry storage area and in the rear liquor storage area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary clutter or to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

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 about 10 large live cockroaches located in the following areas; 5 live roaches under the 3 compartment sink located in the food prep area, 3 live roaches in the rear dry storage area and 2 live roaches located under shelves of the liquor storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed serving tongs being stored on the handle of the oven. Instructed to store all utensils properly and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Observed interior of ice machine with a brownish substance. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the walk in cooler with accumulated food debris. Observed standing water under the 3 compartment sink located behind the bar. Observed floors under all cooking equipment, prep tables and refrigeration units with accumulated dirt and food debris. Observed dead roaches on the floor under shelves in the rear dry storage and liquor storage areas and under the 3 compartment sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all said areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall in poor repair located in the liquor rear storage area. Instructed to seal all cracks and crevices and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter (boxes, equipment) being stored on the floors of the rear dry storage area and in the rear liquor storage area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary clutter or to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of fryer with accumulated grease debris. Observed interior of refrigeration unit with accumulated dirt debris by the fan. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the walk in cooler with accumulated food debris under shelves. Observed floors under fryers with accumulated grease debris. Observed floors under ice machine in the dry storage area with accumulated dirt debris. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walls and ceilings by dish machine area with accumulated food splatters and debris. Observed walls behind ice machine in the food pre area with accumulated dirt debris. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter (boxes) being stored on the ground in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to remove clutter and elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

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

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler in prep area, must properly date food items in reach in cooler in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep areas, had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine in kitchen area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in kitchen prep areas by dish machine areas, ice machine area, and by 3 compartment sink need re-grouting

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and by dish machine area shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling tiles above ice machine in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior bottom of the 4 door pizza prep cooler in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain the interior of all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease behind the lower door of the fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior and exterior of all equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine with build up in the bag in box soda room. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of all ice machines.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the gaskets with accumulated food debris on the hot line 2 door freezer and 1 door reach in freezer and the pizza prep cooler in the pizza prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain all gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor with accumulated water and debris at the bar around the compressor. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling vent with accumulated dust inside of the employee restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain all vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulbs under the hood on the hot line. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the plumbing under the rethermalizer leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.