Food Safety Report: Giordano's, South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, USA.

5159 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, 60632 Illinois, United States

Report date: Dec 5, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no handwashing cleanser at bar handwashing sink. Staff provided during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no handwashing sign at bar handwashing sink. Must provide and maintain.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found hot water at 58. 8f-60. 2f at the hand sinks in women's and men's restrooms. Must be at 100f-120f. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs food is not maintained at 41°f, or less in walk in cooler: cut tomato (47. 6f-48. 3f), bacon (46. 7f), cheese (48. 7f), pasta (47. 4f), chopped lettuce (48. 2). Reviewed cold holding requirements with person in charge (41f or below). Inadequately held food was discarded and denatured. Approximate weight 15lbs. Approximate cost $100. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: found walk in cooler at 45f while tcs foods stored inside. Cooler must maintain 41f or below. Equipment tagged, not to be used until reinspected by cdph. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found approximately 1/4"-1/2" gap on bottom of front revolving exterior door. Instructed to make tight fitting and maintain to prevent pest entry.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert dishes during storage, maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found rusty shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain for a smooth and easy to clean surface.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must hang mops to dry, maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: found some employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification.

Source: chicago.gov