Chicago
18
BEAT

Georgia'S Food Depot

7352 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621 · Englewood · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 3 of 8 inspections passed

Inspections
8
3 passed
Last Inspected
2019-10-17
Pass Rate
38%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2019, 2018, 2017)
Sanitation issues found across 14 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 14×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Facility Condition serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature serious
2019-10-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH SIGNAGE,HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED CUPS OF RANCH CUPS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELING. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND 1 SINK STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND SHOVELS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOTTOM OF THE TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2019-10-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH SIGNAGE,HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND GREEN PEPPERS IN THE FREEZER WITHOUT PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(71.3F). TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 30LBS VALUED AT $28.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED CUPS OF RANCH CUPS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELING. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREMADE SANDWICHES AND SALADS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR UTILITY SINK AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A SMOKER/GRILL OUTSIDE IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY BEING UTILIZED BY THE FACILITY TO COOK MEATS TO SELL TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMOKER GRILL, ALL FOODS MUST BE PREPARED INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUE...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND 1 SINK STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND SHOVELS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOTTOM OF THE TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON SHATTER PRO0F LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the A...

2018-06-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Facility Condition

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

Observed non functioning lights in facility, under hood in rear prep area, above/near office in rear prep area and both employee rest rooms. Must repair and maintain. Light in rear prep area missing shield near 3 compartment sink and near mop sink. M...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Hand sink in rear employees rest room leaking from bottom. Must repair and maintain.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Missing thermometers for reach in coolers. Must obtain and maintain.

2018-05-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed no hot water at hand sink in front prep area (cook line) and in both rear employee restroom hand sinks. Must obtain and maintain hot water at all hand sinks. Critical Violation 7-38-030

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Observed waste grease storage area not clean and maintained, container has accumulation of food debris and grease on top, side and around. Must clean and maintain. Serious Violation 7-38-020

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed not City of Chicago Certified Food Manager on site while potentially hazardous food being prepared and served. Must maintain City of Chicago certified food manager on site during operation. Serious Violation 7-38-012

serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2102519 performed on 10-24-17 #32 OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT ALL COOLER DOORS.#37 THE SELF C...

minor Sanitation

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

Coving in disrepair in rear prep area near mop sink and tables on left floor to wall juncture. Must repair and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

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

Observed non functioning lights in facility, under hood in rear prep area, above/near office in rear prep area and both employee rest rooms. Must repair and maintain. Light in rear prep area missing shield near 3 compartment sink and near mop sink. M...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Hand sink in front prep area leaking from bottom. Must repair and maintain.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Missing thermometers for reach in coolers. Must obtain and maintain.

2017-10-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT ALL COOLER DOORS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

THE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICES TO BOTH DOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE FAUCET KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK STRIPPED; MUST REPAIR KNOB. FOUND THE UTILITY SINK NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER LINE; MUST CONNECT THE UTILITY SINK PROPERLY TO A WATER LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

2017-10-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF MICE FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM; MUST CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM PREP AREA (CDI). RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY THE PEST CONTROL COMP...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM MAY 4, 2016 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT ALL COOLER DOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

THE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICES TO BOTH DOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE FAUCET KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK STRIPPED; MUST REPAIR KNOB. FOUND THE UTILITY SINK NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER LINE; MUST CONNECT THE UTILITY SINK PROPERLY TO A WATER LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

2016-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AND AT WASHBOWLS AT REAR RESTROOMS USED BY STAFF AND CUSTOMERS. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED STEAM TABLE CONTAINING FOOD IN OPEN AREA (BUFFET STYLE)WITHOUT BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARD DURING DISPLAY TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOT WATER KNOB AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES, AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.

2015-12-31 Pass License
2
minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR/WALL BASE IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AND IN THE TOLET ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLER AND LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR PREP/COOKING AREAS.

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