Giordano's Enterprises Inc, 1040 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Giordano's Enterprises Inc
Address: 1040 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jun 19, 2012

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Inspection findings

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  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Feb 17, 2010 50
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Mar 2, 2010 50
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jun 3, 2010 50
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
May 18, 2012 100
No violation details available. Jun 19, 2012 -

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 17, 2010

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED AN OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE SHEET METAL AROUND THE BACK OF THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ANY OPEN GAPS MUST BE SEALED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE UNIT REINSPECTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE BAGGED ICE AND PROVIDE RECEIPTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN SEVERAL AREAS. OBSERVED A SPONGE USED TO SPREAD BUTTER ON THE PIZZA PANS BEFORE THE DOUGH IS PLACED IN THE PAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE AN APPROVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACE THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. NON-FOOD GRADE PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN SAUSAGES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG ONLY. OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED TO STORE DRY SPICES AND AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE FOOD GRADE CONTACT SURFACE THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
SINGLE USE UTENSILS (PLASTIC SPOONS) STORED IN A BUS PAN WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO REUSE SINGLE USE UTENSILS.

Mar 2, 2010

VIOLATION WAS CDI ON 2/17/10.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN SEVERAL AREAS. OBSERVED A SPONGE USED TO SPREAD BUTTER ON THE PIZZA PANS BEFORE THE DOUGH IS PLACED IN THE PAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE AN APPROVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACE THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. NON-FOOD GRADE PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN SAUSAGES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG ONLY. OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED TO STORE DRY SPICES AND AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE FOOD GRADE CONTACT SURFACE THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
VIOLATION WAS CDI ON 2/17/10.

Jun 3, 2010

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE TOP SECTION OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESES AT 44F, SAUSAGE AT 45F, HAM AT 54F, PEPPERONI AT 46F, PIZZA SAUCE AT 49F, CUT VEGETABLES AT 49F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $215. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, GREASE FROM THE SIDE OF THE STOVE AND THE CONNECTED GAS LINE, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
NO DRAIN LINE TBUING WAS ATTACHED TO THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE AND ATTACH SO THAT IT DRAINS TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

May 18, 2012

INSIDE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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