George's Hot Dog
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at George's Hot Dog stretching back to 2010. George's Hot Dog was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.
George's Hot Dog's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler Not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: All chest freezers doors are broken and falling apart, Instructed to replace.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No drain board for 3-comp sink, no place to put wet utensils after washing, instructed to install.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Clutter noted through out rear storage roam, stacks of old paper, unrelated food material, Instructed to remove clutter and maintain.
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Nov 19, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM NOT SEALED TO ADJOINING WALL WITH CURRENT SEAL IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SEAL ALONG HANDWASHING SINK TO AJOINING WALL WHEN TO PREVENT SPILLAGE OR SEEPAGE WHILE USING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUPS FROM CONTAINER AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BENEATH HOT-HOLDING WELL AND BURNER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UTENSILS FROM AREAS OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION AND STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANLDERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BOTH CHEST FREEZERS INTERIOR DOORS PLASTIC COVERINGS LOOSE FROM FREEZERS DOORS. MUST REATTACH INTERIOR PLASTIC COVERINGS TO CHEST FREEZERS DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SINKS, SHELVES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD WORKER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Feb 18, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Feb 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #236672 ON 3/26/20 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. 53 - MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WASHROOMS. 55 - CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/19/20 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 19, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND THE GROUND AROUND IT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Jul 31, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ENCRUSTED PIPES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PRE TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES NOTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED AND FOOD PARTICLES. ALSO CLEAN IN STORAGE AREAS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING OR WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REATTACH PIPE AT ELBOW UNDERNEATH UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. OWNER STATES IT WAS KNOCKED OVER WHEN WORK WAS BEING DONE IN THAT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH/REPAIR SO THAT SINK CAN BE USED AS REQUIRED FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Oct 26, 2011
Routine
5 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. FOUND ENCRUSTED PIPES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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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. FOUND FLOORS DIRTY AT REAR BENEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED.
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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.FOUND MISSING SOME CEILING TILES AT REAR OVER ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO WALLS ALONG COOKING,FOOD PREP TABLES REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED.
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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. FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
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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. MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES,REMOVE UNNECESSARRY ARTICLES AT REAR.
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Jan 21, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS MUST STORED UPSIDE DOWN,AND 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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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 REPAIR BROKEN TOP LID WALL ON ICE MACHINE, AND REMOVE HAND WASH SOAP DISPENSER ON 3COMP.SINK. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON 3COMP.SINK ON CASH REGISTER SIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING: 3COM.SINK,WOODEN TABLE ON GRILL,GRILL AND CORNER TOP WALLS,EGDES OF HOOD INSIDE,EXTERIOR INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE TOILET BOWLS INSDEOUT,MOP-SINK, EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PREP AERA ,LOWER WALLS OF HOOD,& FILTERS ABOVE GRILL AND MICROWAVE-OVEN.
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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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD,AND FLOORS IN TOILETS NEEDS CLEANING.FLOOR BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF NOT CLEAN.
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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. REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was George's Hot Dog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at George's Hot Dog on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at George's Hot Dog?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at George's Hot Dog.
Has George's Hot Dog's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at George's Hot Dog have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at George's Hot Dog means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is George's Hot Dog inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, George's Hot Dog is inspected about once every two years on average.
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