Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 6, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Giordano's On Belmont
1036-1040 W Belmont Ave
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4 inspectionsCanvass
May 30, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2598590 ON08/05/2024. VIOLATION#51 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BETWEEN PIZZA PREP AREA AND BAR AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING, BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND #55. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES EXPOSING THE JOISTS AND PLUMBING FIXTURES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND ENCLOSE AREA. #55. OBSERVED DAMAGED FRAMEWORK FOR THE DROPDOWN CEILING NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE CEILING FRAMEWORK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 5, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IN USE PEPSI COOLER WITH TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS HAM AND MILK IN REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 57.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BETWEEN PIZZA PREP AREA AND BAR AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING, BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES EXPOSING THE JOISTS AND PLUMBING FIXTURES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND ENCLOSE AREA.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE BAR AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPROATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PEPSI COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA: MILK AT 56.8F, HAM AT 57.8F, BOX OF CREAMERS AT 57.5F, AND TOMATO SOUP AT 57.7. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 10 LBS WITH A $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 20, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK BY PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 20, 2023 · Original Source