GIORDANO'S OF LOGAN SQUARE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO PREP-COOKING AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE AND INTERIOR PANAL OF ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, OBSERVED DEBRIS ACCUMILATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GASKETS ON PREP-LINE DRAWER UNDER CONVENTION OVENS AND ALSO SERVICE COUNTER- SMALL PIZZA DISPLAY FREEZER, IS DAMAGED. REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ROLLING CART NEAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET, BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR STAND UP FREEZER IN DISH AREA, AND SHELF ABOVE PIZZA PREP-LINE UNIT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MUST BE IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PIZZA OVEN FILTER, HOOD VENT ABOVE FRYER STATION, AND VENTS THROUGHOUT CEILINGS IN FRONT REGISTER STATION AND BACK KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PIZZA OVEN FILTER, HOOD VENT ABOVE FRYER STATION, AND VENTS THROUGHOUT CEILINGS IN FRONT REGISTER STATION AND BACK KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.