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66
YOUR CALL

George'S Restaurant

3445 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
66/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
15
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-06
Pass Rate
73%
2 failures
Score
66/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-11-06
Failed 2 inspections (2023, 2016)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 9 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 24×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Documentation & Training minor
2025-11-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER STORING OF WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2024-05-22 Pass Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2023-03-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

2023-03-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 63 F - 84 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

2021-08-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER PREPARING CUSTOMERS FOOD WITHOUT THE USE OF GLOVE AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED SANDWICHES BEING MADE WITH BARE HANDS SUCH AS ADDING LETTUCE AND OTHER READY TO EAT ITEMS ON SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTAC...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AND THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THE LID TO THE GREASE TRAP VERY RUSTY. MUST REMOVE AND/OR CHANGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FACE COVERING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED #7-28-060.

2020-10-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
8
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS; 1 DOZEN OF BOILED EGGS AT 50.1F, 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52F, 2 LBS OF CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS AT 53F AND TWO CONTAINERS OF RANCH AND CEASAR DRESSING AT 55F LOCATED IN...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW(EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PR...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID 3 DOOR PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR ...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

2019-06-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE SMALL FRONT CUTTING BOARD STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2018-03-13 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS(KNIVES) LAYING ON PREP TABLE AT FRONT HOT LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AT REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AT REAR PREP AROUND HOOD.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARRTICLES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2017-02-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AROUND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER, DEEP FRYERS AND OTHER AREAS AS NEEDED.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES AND PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2016-06-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 3O RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE REAR PREP COOLER, 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND AND ...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSE AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND A SHELF LINER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES AND PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS AND ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SODA BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT AND BOXES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEME...

2015-09-04 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

2015-06-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

2014-08-15 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT FOOD PREP TABLE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SECTION OF CEILING AT REAR NEAR THE HOOD TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING FANS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,REAR CLOSET NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARRTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

2013-12-16 Pass License

No violations found.

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