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Giordano'S Restaurant
1340 S Michigan Ave, Chicago 60605 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jan 7, 2026
19
Inspections on record
15
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 7, 2026
- #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED 3 PREP COOLING UNITS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BEVERAGE SPILLAGE UNDER SEAT CUSHIONS AT BOOTH IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED UNISEX SHARED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON PLUMBING FIXTURES ON SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR, ALONG FLOOR BASE, AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 4, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 4, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 3, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 9, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 17, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 14, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 5, 2014 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 7, 2013 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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 Restaurant — questions
- Did Giordano'S Restaurant pass its last health inspection?
- Giordano'S Restaurant at 1340 S Michigan Ave was inspected on Jan 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Giordano'S Restaurant?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED 3 PREP COOLING UNITS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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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