GIORDANO'S ON SHERIDAN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

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.