What is Giordano's Restaurant's health inspection score?

Giordano's Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Giordano's Restaurant last inspected?

Giordano's Restaurant was last inspected on May 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Giordano's Restaurant have?

Giordano's Restaurant has 22 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Giordano's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Giordano's Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Giordano's Restaurant serve?

Giordano's Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Giordano's Restaurant

Name: Giordano's Restaurant
Address: 6314 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 85

6314 S CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/13/2026

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0Excellent

American•Garfield Ridge

Ranked #24 of 32 in Garfield RidgeBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: May 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Nov

Jan 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

3 intermediate

May

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Complaint4 Canvass

May 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR DRAINS IN WAREWASHING AREA WITH DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED TOILET IN WOMEN'S HANDICAP RESTROOM WITH LEAK AT FLUSHING HANDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. THE DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS TCS FOOD OF GROUND PORK SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER COLD TEMP OF 52.4F. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD-HELD FOOD MUST BE AT 42F OR BELOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5 LBS OF PORK SAUSAGE AT $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−15 pts

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED UNDER PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PREP COOLER COVERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANTIZE ALL COVERS AND PROPERLY STORE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES AND TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ROLLING CARTS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER ELECTRICAL PANEL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA, SYRUP SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER POP DISPENSER UNITS IN STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING MONITORS IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST MONITORS TO RUN AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE ENTRYWAY TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PIZZA BOXES AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN PREP AREAS AND IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE BAR AND PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLERS IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE NEW GASKETS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES, DEBRIS ON BULK CONTAINERS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND UTENSIL RACKS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINES AND UNDER THE SINKS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR DRAINS IN WAREWASHING AREA, WITH DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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