GEORGE'S GRILL KABAB INC.

Chicago Health Dept

3216 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2014.

Last inspected Jan 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 6

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING/COOKING FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

JUL 12

2012

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LUGHT BULBS BY THE HOOD ,MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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 19

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

SEP 29

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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SEP 20

2010

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2010

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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,

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LEAKING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT FALLING INTO THE FLOOR

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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