JAN 14
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GEORGE'S GRILL KABAB INC.
EAT. 84/100
3216 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 14, 2014 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inisde cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep table, coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor behind equipment in prep area, in basement and rear storage room not cleaned Instructed to detail clean. Floor tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light and ventilation cover through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Gap noted along wallbase behind cooking equipment. Instructed to seal gap.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unsed articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
MAR 62013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF MEAT REACH IN COOLER AND REPAINT STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF STORAGE BINS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3PART SINK AND PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING/COOKING FOODS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
JUL 122012PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2012
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELEVATE ALL THE CHAIRS AND OTHER PIECES OF WOODS OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE GRILL AND BEHIND THE RICE COOKER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD INSIDE THE GAME MACHINE ROOM, MUST REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE TILES. HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LUGHT BULBS BY THE HOOD ,MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FROM THE WASHER UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WASHCLOTH FOR CLEANING THE FRONT COUNTER, DINING TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 192011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON STORAGE REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, CAN OPENER, MICROWAVE OVEN AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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SEP 202010FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2010
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT#413333
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL BACK SIPHONAGE DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE & WATER HOLES FROM PIP IN CEILING IN BASEMENT
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #413333
SEP 132010FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2010
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO LOG BOOK FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY. FOOD LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA. OPEN GAP IN THE FRONT DOOR. INST NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL CONTAINER IN REACH IN COOLER IN THE UP RIGHT UNIT, STORAGE AREAS,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS OPEN SEAMS AND BADLY PITTED NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ALL FOILS NEEDS TO BE REMOVED CAN NOT USE FOR A COVER OR PLACE MATT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPEMENT NEEDS CLEANING SODA MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER,ABOVE REACH IN COOLER ,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM NEEDS CLEANING,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BSMT AREA NEED TO BE CLEAN THIS IS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE BLUE POWDER FROM THE KITCHEN AREA, NEEDS TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREA. CARPET NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,IN DINNING AREA. NEED TO REPAIR THE HOLE BY THE SODA DISPENSER ON THE FLOOR. NEEDS BASEBOARDS THRU OUT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND THE BASEBOARD BY PREP TABLE HAS A HOLE, BSMT CEILIING HAS A HOLD AROUND THE PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS LEAKING ON TO FLOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LEAKING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT FALLING INTO THE FLOOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHILDS IN DINNING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING NEEDS TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, ECT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE OR KEEP CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
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