SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GEORGE'S RESTAURANT.

EAT. 86/100

3445 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 16, 2013 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 16
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN FRONT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FANGUARD COVER.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NEED TO REPAIR WOMENS RESTROOM WALL (LOOSE) REATTACH.

MAR 6
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

The knives and knife blocks next to the meat slicer are dirty;wash,rinse,and sanitize the knifes and holder.

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

The wood surrounding the hot dog steamer is dirty,the counter lip and door below the front counter exposed handsink is moldy and the walk-in-cooler shelves are rusty and unsanitary.Clean,rinse,sanitize and repair the above surfaces so they are smooth,sanitary and easy to maintain.

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

The door gaskets and interior of the kitchen lowboy cooler are cracked and dirty,clean and repair the gasket area of said door.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Wiping cloths are stored on the sink edge,store the cloths in sanitizer in between use.

APR 4
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP. IN BACK PREP AREA CLEAN THE STOVE, RACKS, GRILL AND SHELVES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

MINORPlumbing & 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. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FAUCET HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER COMMING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

OCT 4
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

SEP 27
2010
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS A LOOSE STRIP AT BOTTOM CAUSING DOOR TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM. EVIDENCE (FORTY DROPPINGS) OF MICE ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDER SHELF ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE, BEHIND BOXES OF SODA, NEAR REAR DOOR BY POTATOS AND IN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO HAVE ANDERSON SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. TICKET #H000064597 ISSUED, COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY NOV. 4, 2010 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AT 9:00AM IN ROOM 107. MAIL IN INFO ALSO GIVEN.

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BASEMENT AREA, AND STORAGE ROOM IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR. SEAL SMALL CRACKS NOTED IN CONCRETE FLOOR OF BASEMENT (POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY POINTS).

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN ALL DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE LOOSE WALL COVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

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