GIORDANO'S ON SHERIDAN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE DEEP FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT MISSING IN 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT MISSING IN 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

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.