GEORGIA'S FOOD DEPOT.
7352 S HALSTED ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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
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
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
FOUND 1 SINK STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF THE TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 92019FAILED19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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.
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)
FOUND GREEN PEPPERS IN THE FREEZER WITHOUT PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN
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
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
OBSERVED PREMADE SANDWICHES AND SALADS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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 VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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 ISSUED 7-38-005
FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOUND 1 SINK STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF THE TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NON SHATTER PRO0F LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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 American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
JUN 12018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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. Must repair, obtain and maintain.
Hand sink in rear employees rest room leaking from bottom. Must repair and maintain.
Missing thermometers for reach in coolers. Must obtain and maintain.
MAY 302018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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 CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICES TO BOTH DOORS. #38 FOUND THE FAUCET KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK STRIPPED; MUST REPAIR KNOB. Serious Violation 7-42-090
Coving in disrepair in rear prep area near mop sink and tables on left floor to wall juncture. Must repair and maintain.
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. Must repair, obtain and maintain.
Hand sink in front prep area leaking from bottom. Must repair and maintain.
Missing thermometers for reach in coolers. Must obtain and maintain.
OCT 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
THE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICES TO BOTH DOORS.
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.
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OCT 172017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 COMPANY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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(B) ISSUED.
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.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET.
THE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICES TO BOTH DOORS.
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.
MAY 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
HOT WATER KNOB AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES, AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
DEC 312015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR/WALL BASE IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AND IN THE TOLET ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLER AND LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR PREP/COOKING AREAS.
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