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GEORGE HOT DOGS

2612 S KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60623

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GEORGE HOT DOGS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629346

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214126

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: 5-205.11A OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF SODA BOXES ON CADDY,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND MOTOR OF REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND IN TOILET ROOM ALONG WALL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/5/18.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION 7-38-020A

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-202.15(C) OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR AND SIDE PARKING LOT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11B MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-601.13 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN,MOP SINK BASIN,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SODA NOZZLE

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213901 9/5/18 #52-STILL OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN ALL COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IN SINK AND VERY SLOW DRAINING.ALSO,UPON INSPECTION TODAY THE 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IS BACKING UP INTO RIGHT COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE LEFT COMPARTMENT .2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED ON SITE AT THIS TIME.THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE NOW REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY-7-42-090)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213901

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11A OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF SODA BOXES ON CADDY,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND MOTOR OF REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND IN TOILET ROOM ALONG WALL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/5/18.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15(C) OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR AND SIDE PARKING LOT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11B MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.13 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN,MOP SINK BASIN,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SODA NOZZLE.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN ALL COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND VERY SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-7-38-030 C)

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976792

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED COOK TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS(i.e. HOT DOG BUN, CHEESE,) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, UTENSILS OR WHITE TIISUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 10-19-16 ON REPORT # 1966778 NOT CORRECTED: -45- FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE, AND FRONT GRILL AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966778

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588508 DATE 11/12/2015/ VIOLATION # 45 FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE, AND FRONT GRILL AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588508

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE IS MISSING/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588253

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1583958 DATED ON NOVEMBER 5, 2015. OBSERVED VIOLATION #16 - ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) OBSERVED VIOLATION #18 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MOST RECENT COMPLETED PEST CONTROL LOG. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OBSERVED VIOLATION #24 - 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STILL HAS A MAJOR LEAK DUE TO FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT HAS AN OPEN SEAM WHICH IS LEAKING AND T-TRAP HAS A MAJOR LEAK AS WELL. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DUE TO BOTH LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14. NO PEST CONTROL LOG ON SITE.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS; INSIDE OF BOTH FRYERS AND UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, ALL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE INSIDE CABINET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGER, POLISH) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583958

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITIES NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MAYO, LETTUCE, GYRO SAUCE) LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 59.6F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 1/2 LB GYRO SAUCE AT 56.3F, 1/4 LB SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 59.6F, AND 1/2 LB MAYO AT 59.3F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. OBSERVED 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE SODA BOXES ALSO LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT AND A PEST CONTROL LOG. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MAYO, BEEF, POLISH) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPENED AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED A MAJOR LEAK UNDER THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1480288 DATED ON 9/11/2014, VIOLATION #32 INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION BUILD UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. VIOLATION #33 INTERIOR BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS; INSIDE OF BOTH FRYERS AND UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, ALL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE INSIDE CABINET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION THRU OUT FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOK WITHOUT A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGER, POLISH) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGER, POLISH)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK (BAG OF ONIONS) AND SODA BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1480288

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF IN BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION BUILD UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. INTERIOR OF CHEST FRE

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343586

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE BASEBOARDS HAVE DIRTY GAPS IN THE REAR, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE GAPS IN THE BASEBOARDS. THE WALL UNDER THE REGISTER IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343572

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND CONDIMENT COOLER, CLEAN THE FLORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE BASEBOARDS HAVE DIRTY GAPS IN THE REAR, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE GAPS IN THE BASEBOARDS. THE WALL UNDER THE REGISTER IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALL.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING TOWELS ARE LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTER, STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174337

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPED PAINT LEAVING A HOLE AT WALL BY UTILITY SINK; REPAIR. REMOVE/CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174325

Location recorded for this inspection · GEORGE HOT DOGS · 2612 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ATTACH A DRAINBOARD TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP OF THREE COMP SINK (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING)

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPED PAINT LEAVING A HOLE AT WALL BY UTILITY SINK; REPAIR. REMOVE/CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60623

280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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