Giordano's Of Prudential Plaza

June 9, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S SOUTH RIGHT SIDE SINK AT 77.4F AND MEN'S NORTH BOTH SINKS AT 84.7F & 80.6F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 10Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 124.0F WHILE DISH MACHINE IS IN USE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN AT 180.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.EMAIL;FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
    code 16
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA ,REAR BEVERAGE AREA,OUTSIDE OF NORTH TOILET ROOM,REAR LOCKER/STORAGE AREA,ALSO EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL & DISH RACK IN DISH MACHINE AREA,ON LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND DOOR IN REAR LOCKER/STORAGE AREA,WALL IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AREA AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OEPRATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/9/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER (FOOD & BEER) AND WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL,CABINET IN BEVERAGE AREA BEHIND BAR,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,UNDERSIDES OF DISH SCRAPE AREA
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREA NEAR ICE BIN AND LOOSE FLOORING IN FOOD WALK IN COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 23, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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