Georges Ice Cream Sweets
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2012, Georges Ice Cream Sweets has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 15, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Georges Ice Cream Sweets is from Sep 15, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food protected during storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Georges Ice Cream Sweets is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL AT WOMAN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK).MUST SEAL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN THREE GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BUSINESS ADDRESS WITH NET QUANTITY ON PACKAGED PECANS. ALSO, NET QUANTITY NOT PROVIDED ON CHOCOLATE PRETZELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 5, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #2088995 ON 9-27-17 NOT CORRECTED. #29-#34- FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42 090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND COVERED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TILE AND REMOVE TAPE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT/PLASTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR STORAGE. IN REAR WASHROOM NEXT TO THE "PARTY ROOM". IN THE REAR BEVERAGE/DISH ROOM. MUST REMOVE, REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE "PARTY ROOM" WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED WITH A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 27, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE FOR CONSUMPTION FOUND NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE AND ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE THE RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, REMOVE ALL SLIME SUBSTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE REAR HVAC AND STORAGE ROOM ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, UNDER METAL STORAGE RACKS AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK. BEHIND THE UNUSED TALL REAR IN COOLER IN REAR MOP SINK/DISH ROOM. IN THE FAR REAR CLOSET OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL ANY HOLES OR OPENINGS NOTED DURING CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON INSPECTION START AND ARRIVED FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1734557 ON 3-21-16 NOT CORRECTED. #34- FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.#45-NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42 090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: BEHIND FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. THROUGHOUT THE REAR BEVERAGE/DISH ROOM UNDER SINKS AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE/DISH ROOM AND WALK-IN FREEZER STORAGE ROOM INCLUDING STORAGE CLOSET IN SAME ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND COVERED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TILE AND REMOVE TAPE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT/PLASTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR STORAGE. IN REAR WASHROOM NEXT TO THE "PARTY ROOM". IN THE REAR BEVERAGE/DISH ROOM. MUST REMOVE, REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE "PARTY ROOM" WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED WITH A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED PANINI MACHINES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED CLEAN, ELEVATED OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE CREDIT CARD COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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May 28, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 21, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE FURNACE ROOM. IN THE FURNACE ROOM OBSERVED A NARROW PASSAGE WAY WHERE THE WATER AND ELECTRICAL PIPES ARE RAN THROUGH THE WALL AND CONNECTED TO THE BUILDING NEXT DOOR (ACRE RESTAURANT); IN THE NARROW PASSAGE WAY OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR AND LARGE CUTOUTS OF THE WALL WHERE THE PIPES RUN THROUGH. SEVERAL DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR OF THE PASSAGE WAY. BUILDING MANAGER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SEAL THE HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PROFFESIONAL TO ASSESS AND RECOMMEND WAYS TO SEAL THE HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WITH BANGS HANGING OVER THE FOOD WHILE SCOOPING ICE CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER TIE BACK ALL OF HER HAIR INCLUDING HER BANGS OR WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Aug 25, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED AT PREP AREA: WATER FROM COMPARTMENTS NOT DRAINING,INSTRUCTED REPAIR. ANOTHER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN WORKING CONDITION IS LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED FROM ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE NOT DRAINING. FOUND FRONT DRAIN PAN FULL OF WATER.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNCOVERED FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN IT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTATIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID BULB
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Jun 13, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/06/12
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/06/12
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Jun 6, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK, SLIMY BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEAN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/13/12).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF AT FRONT LINE SODA SYRUP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN SHELF
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT FRONT DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT DISHWASH ROOM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO NO HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FRONT DISHWASH AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Georges Ice Cream Sweets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Georges Ice Cream Sweets on file is from Sep 15, 2020. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Georges Ice Cream Sweets?
Across the inspection record, “food protected during storage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Georges Ice Cream Sweets.
Has Georges Ice Cream Sweets' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Georges Ice Cream Sweets have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Georges Ice Cream Sweets 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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