⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️
PASS Risk 1 (High)

GIORDANO'S PIZZA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GIORDANO'S PIZZA 5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
November 10, 2010 Consultation License #35633
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ONSITE. ALSO FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYINGB UNDER AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE,IN REAR PREP AREA,UNDER STAIRCASE LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED WORN AND MISSING WEATHER STRIPS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOORS CAUSING THE DOORS NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections