Giordano's on Sheridan

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

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in coolers in the kitchen/pizza area. Repair/replace

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Keep dry floor under the handwashing sink in prep/kitchen area.also clean floor inside pump storage room

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops used in bins of flour and corn meal in basement to have handles in contact with contents of the bin. Instructed manager to store scoops so that the handles do not come into contact with contents of storage bins.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and torn gaskets at the 3 door reach in cooler near the pizza ovens and the 2 door cooler located in the center preparation area next to the single prep sink. Instructed manager to repair or replace gaskets of both reach in coolers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the drain of the right most basin of the 3 compartment sink in the basement. Also observed loose faucet handles at the hand sink in the first floor grill area/center preparation area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain systems. While on site, manager requested plumber service and repaired both items at time of inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room of employee bathroom to not be self closing. Instructed manager to provide self closing mechanism for door.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ice bin not properly stored behind the front bar. Instructed to properly store the ice bin to avoid possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cut bacon in the walk-in cooler not covered. Instructed to properly cover the food item and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a cold holding unit near the pizza oven with damaged rubber gaskets on the left side door. Instructed to repair or replace said rubber gaskets and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one missing sink stopper for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide all sink stoppers for the three compartment sink and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight food debris under the shelving units of where the pizza boxes are stored. Instructed to clean said shelving units and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the out door grease receptacle with grease build up and debris on the receptacle. Instructed to clean and maintain said receptacle.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a blown out light system in the basement at the rear, dry storage area. Instructed to repair or replace said light system and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found live roach activity at premises. Observed 4 live roaches under dishwashing areas. Priority foundation. Citation issued.7-38-020a. Must eliminate roach activity and notify pest control operator. Priority foundation violation citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found small holes at walls surrounding piping areas at basement by dishwashing areas. Also, some holes by outlets by dishwashing areas. Must seal to prevent roach harborage.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the basement food prep/dry storage area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at basement 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the basement food/dry storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted a large hole on wall along pipping at the wall underneath the 3 compartment sink at the basement food prep/dry storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain, seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pest.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking pipe underneath the bar hand wash sink . Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

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

Inspector’s note: Torn rubber gasket inside te door of three door cooler in salad prep area,also at two door reach-in freezer,instructed to repair/replace

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Faucet at low dish machine scrape sink is leaking,instructed to repair(basement area)

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Grease trap under three compartment sink must cleaned(remove excess grease)and maintained

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution. -

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at ice machine and at soap/sanitizer dispenser at 3 compartment sink in basement area. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor under three compartment sink and around grease trap.grease on floor at pump room in basement area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal belonging(shoes,back pack,apron etc) stored on shelves or under shelves in dry food storage area.instructed to provide a separate area .no personal belonging must be stored with food and food products.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted interior of fryer cabinet greasy,interior of two door freezer encrusted with food.instructed management to clean both fryer cabinet and freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted burnt out light adjacent to hot line area.instructed management to replace light.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected violation#35 observed stained ceiling tiles throughout rear prep area. See report #1632853 dated3/9/2016 serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Pots and pans not properly stored(inverted)after sanitizing.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of salamander needs cleaning in the kithcen.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors at dry storage area in basement need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease trap in basement under three compartment sink needs cleaning and new seal to prevent leakage.

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

Inspector’s note: Packing at dry storage area in basement needs to be removed and reorganized.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored at ice machine in the basement.instructed management on how to properly store ice scoop in sanitizing solution or sleeve.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on the deep freezer and walk in cooler in the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside the following food and no food contact equipment; interior of 2-stack warmers in kitchen, interior of deep freezer located in the rear near the 2-door freezers, and the interior panel of the ice machine in the basement needs cleaning. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors in the dry storage areas on 1st floor and basement. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout rear prep area. Ceiling vents in both toilet rooms on main level has dust build up. Hole in ceiling in basement above beverage (syrup)rack. Also, wall by walk in cooler in basement is damaged. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light missing in 2-door freezer in rear. Instructed to install working light and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed office in basement with excessive clutter throughout. Instructed to clean and organize. Remove items six inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelves under the microwave surface is porous not able to clean instructed to replace/repair.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface broken rubber gaskets inside the left side and front of the ice machine,instructed to replace

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

Inspector’s note: Minimal mineral build-up inside the ice machine,in basement area.instructed to clean and sanitize unit. Grease on pipe under the dish machine,instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: No screen/mesh provided at window above the patio door at pizza area.instructed to provide to minimize insects entry

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 2 live roaches at dishmachine areas on walls. (basement) serious violation. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found following not clean: dishmachine, sinks at basement, and shelving units at basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at basment dishwashing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found small holes on walls at basement preparation areas that must be sealed to prevent roach harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.(must store inverted)

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

Inspector’s note: Found cuttting board in poor repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Found broken light shielding for fixtures at lower level preparation areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored on shelving units.(clothes,tools, etc.)

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

Inspector’s note: Mineral build-up inside the panel of ice bin(bottom part of ice machine),instructed to clean. Grease build-up on filters under the hood ,instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Hole on wall around the grease trap pipe under the dish machine in basement area,at west wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Water pipe under the three compartment sinks is leaking instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace broken ice scoop, in basement area. Replace broken interior lid liner inside the chest freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of deep fryer, grease build up

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

Inspector’s note: Sweep floor under the two door cooler by the exit door, debris.reseal plastic baseboard in prep area. Observed uneven cement floor inside the storage under the staircase in basement area.instructed surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles from above the oven.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine water reservoir with black slime substance dripping into water where ice is made.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize unit. Buy ice in bags from a retail food establishment to use for human consumption,until unit is cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Replace broken ice scoop, in basement area. Replace broken interior lid liner inside the chest freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of deep fryer, grease build up

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

Inspector’s note: Sweep floor under the two door cooler by the exit door, debris.reseal plastic baseboard in prep area. Observed uneven cement floor inside the storage under the staircase in basement area.instructed surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles from above the oven.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS ON THE 1ST FL AND IN THE BASEMENT,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS IN BOYS AND AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BY PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair paint peeling and hole on walls in basement at corners by prep tables, and repair water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen by pizza oven corner.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISHMAHINE NOT SANITIZING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DURING ROUTINE RUN CHECK AFTER SEVERAL RUNS.FINALLY I FOUND OUT THE SANITIZING CONTAINER IS EMPTY,MGR.HAd NO IDEA HOW LONG IT'S BEEN EMPTY.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO CHECK DISHMACHINE DAILY TO MAKE SURE UTENSILS ARE BEING SANITIZED. NEW SANITIZER CONTAINER WAS REPLACED AND DISHMACHINE NOW ABLE TO SANITIZE AT FINAL RINSE CDI.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS,AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR LEATHER COVER ON UPHOSTRY CHAIR IN KITCHEN SIDE FRONT ENTRY FOR PIZZA DELIVERY DRIVERS, AND REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE SHELF RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AT BASEMENT.PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN IN BOSS BOY SECTION.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON MOP SINK,TOILET BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET IN KITCHEN,INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WALLS, CAN OPENER BLADE.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUST ON CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ON 1STFL.,AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.AND REPAIR BROKEN WALL UNDER THE SEAT AT PIZZA DELIVERY DRIVERS WAITING AREA IN KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN DUST INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER(BOWL OR BUCKET)WITH SANITIZER 100PPM FOR CHOLRINE SANITIZER, OR 200PPM FOR QUAC. SANITIZER,FOR WIPE CLOTHS AT PREP TABLES AND PREP COUNTERS FOR WIPING THEM DOWN DURING OPERATIONS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR REAR OR PREP AREA. REPAIR MISALIGNED FRONT DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE BOXES, CHAIRS, ETC IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT ON WEST SIDE. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.