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Giordano'S Pizza

5311 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago 60615 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 27, 2025

27

Inspections on record

19

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 27, 2025

  1. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
  3. #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
  4. #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  5. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  9. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, WAIT STATION AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 27, 2025ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2023ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 21, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 30, 2019ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 15, 2018Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2018ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 16, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 15, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2011Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2011Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2011ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2010Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2010ConsultationPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2010CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Giordano'S Pizza — questions

Did Giordano'S Pizza pass its last health inspection?
Giordano'S Pizza at 5311 S Blackstone Ave was inspected on Aug 27, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Giordano'S Pizza?
The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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