GIORDANO'S ON BELMONT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 SMALL DRAIN FLIES AT THE BAR PREP AREA,ON WALLS, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE AREA FOR FLIES, CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN, REMOVE PLASTIC BUCKET PARTIALLY COVERING FLOOR DRAIN, SANITIZE ALL AREAS TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS ON THE NOZZLES OF THE KITCHEN MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS ON THE NOZZLES OF THE KITCHEN MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.