G&G Restaurant

321 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

American

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, G&G Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. On Aug 13, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for G&G Restaurant dates to Aug 13, 2012.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which G&G Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN LADIES RESTROOM AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL DARK STAINED CEILING TILES AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS AT COCA-COLA 2DR COOLER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP IN SINK.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

Aug 5, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FRONT KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IS GREASY, Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean the walls and ducts above the kitchen prep areas of accumulated grease and dust.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THE THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER IS BROKEN, REPLACE THE BROKEN THERMOMETER.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Jul 20, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Fan guards of most coolers, exterior of fryer need cleaning due to dust or grease.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any old/unused equipment in basement must be removed or needed, kept clean & covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was G&G Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at G&G Restaurant on file is from Aug 13, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at G&G Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at G&G Restaurant.

Has G&G Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at G&G Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at G&G Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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