George Street Pub
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, George Street Pub has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Sep 15, 2015. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at George Street Pub since Sep 15, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting George Street Pub on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 POUNDS OF SOUP, VALUED AT $40, IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 108.5F-118.3F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. OPERATOR STATED SOUP HAD BEEN REHEATED ON STOVE AND PLACED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REHEAT ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO AT LEAST 165F AND IF FOOD IS TO BE HOT HELD IT MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN CLOSEST TO THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA GUNS AND ATTACHED HOLDERS/DRAINS AT THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEALED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Aug 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE S SELF-CLOSING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL.
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Aug 9, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER ALSO MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AREA HAS BHEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT AREA
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Aug 5, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MACHINE WILL BE TAGED AT THISBTIME OF INSPECTION,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVE 10 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE AREA RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER ALSO MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AREA HAS BHEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT AREA
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Sep 16, 2011
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR BAR ICE BIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND HOT FOOD HOLDING UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY CEILING VENT IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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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.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Sep 14, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST @ 312-746-4240 FOR REQUEST OF INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than F. CHLORINE CHEMICAL GLASS WASHER NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM AT THIS TIME. NO GLASSES BEING WASHED DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR BAR ICE BIN.
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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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND HOT FOOD HOLDING UNIT.
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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. DUSTY CEILING VENT IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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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.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Feb 3, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 20, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PROOF OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IT.INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. NOT OPERATING.
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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. REMOVE ICE MACHINE UNIT FROM UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE, IN BASEMENT AREA. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AREA.
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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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(TOP AND BOTTOM)IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THREE DRAIN STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN BAR AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was George Street Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at George Street Pub on file is from Sep 15, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at George Street Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at George Street Pub.
Has George Street Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at George Street Pub have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at George Street Pub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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