George's Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2010, George's Restaurant has 20 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited eight times.
George's Restaurant's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER STORING OF WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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95
May 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 29, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 63 F - 84 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Aug 26, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER PREPARING CUSTOMERS FOOD WITHOUT THE USE OF GLOVE AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED SANDWICHES BEING MADE WITH BARE HANDS SUCH AS ADDING LETTUCE AND OTHER READY TO EAT ITEMS ON SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE'S WASH THEIR HAND AND PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AND THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID TO THE GREASE TRAP VERY RUSTY. MUST REMOVE AND/OR CHANGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FACE COVERING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED #7-28-060.
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Oct 8, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS; 1 DOZEN OF BOILED EGGS AT 50.1F, 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52F, 2 LBS OF CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS AT 53F AND TWO CONTAINERS OF RANCH AND CEASAR DRESSING AT 55F LOCATED INSIDE OF A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID 3 DOOR PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW(EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Jun 19, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMALL FRONT CUTTING BOARD STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 13, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS(KNIVES) LAYING ON PREP TABLE AT FRONT HOT LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AT REAR PREP AROUND HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARRTICLES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AROUND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER, DEEP FRYERS AND OTHER AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 5, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES AND PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO 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 ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 24, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 3O RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE REAR PREP COOLER, 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND AND AROUND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER POP STORAGE AREA LOCATED BY THE ICE MACHINE AND 5 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSE AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND A SHELF LINER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES AND PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS AND ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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 ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT AND BOXES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 12, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 15, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT FOOD PREP TABLE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SECTION OF CEILING AT REAR NEAR THE HOOD TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING FANS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,REAR CLOSET NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARRTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Dec 16, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FRONT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FANGUARD COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR WOMENS RESTROOM WALL (LOOSE) REATTACH.
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: The knives and knife blocks next to the meat slicer are dirty;wash,rinse,and sanitize the knifes and holder.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: The wood surrounding the hot dog steamer is dirty,the counter lip and door below the front counter exposed handsink is moldy and the walk-in-cooler shelves are rusty and unsanitary.Clean,rinse,sanitize and repair the above surfaces so they are smooth,sanitary and easy to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The door gaskets and interior of the kitchen lowboy cooler are cracked and dirty,clean and repair the gasket area of said door.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths are stored on the sink edge,store the cloths in sanitizer in between use.
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Apr 4, 2011
Complaint
3 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. CLEAN THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP. IN BACK PREP AREA CLEAN THE STOVE, RACKS, GRILL AND SHELVES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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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 COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FAUCET HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER COMMING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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Oct 4, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS A LOOSE STRIP AT BOTTOM CAUSING DOOR TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM. EVIDENCE (FORTY DROPPINGS) OF MICE ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDER SHELF ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE, BEHIND BOXES OF SODA, NEAR REAR DOOR BY POTATOS AND IN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO HAVE ANDERSON SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. TICKET #H000064597 ISSUED, COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY NOV. 4, 2010 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AT 9:00AM IN ROOM 107. MAIL IN INFO ALSO GIVEN.
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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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BASEMENT AREA, AND STORAGE ROOM IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR. SEAL SMALL CRACKS NOTED IN CONCRETE FLOOR OF BASEMENT (POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY POINTS).
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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. CLEAN ALL DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE LOOSE WALL COVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was George's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at George's Restaurant on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at George's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at George's Restaurant.
Has George's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at George's Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at George's 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.
How often is George's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, George's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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