Georgia's Food Depot
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2019
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Public records show eight inspections at Georgia's Food Depot stretching back to 2015. On Oct 17, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Georgia's Food Depot's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 17, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Georgia's Food Depot trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH SIGNAGE,HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS OF RANCH CUPS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELING. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 SINK STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND SHOVELS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF THE TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(71.3F). TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 30LBS VALUED AT $28.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH SIGNAGE,HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS OF RANCH CUPS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELING. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR UTILITY SINK AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMOKER/GRILL OUTSIDE IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY BEING UTILIZED BY THE FACILITY TO COOK MEATS TO SELL TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMOKER GRILL, ALL FOODS MUST BE PREPARED INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS, BROOMS, DUST PANS, AND SHOVELS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF THE TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON SHATTER PRO0F LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND GREEN PEPPERS IN THE FREEZER WITHOUT PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMADE SANDWICHES AND SALADS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 SINK STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed non functioning lights in facility, under hood in rear prep area, above/near office in rear prep area and both employee rest rooms. Must repair and maintain. Light in rear prep area missing shield near 3 compartment sink and near mop sink. Must repair, obtain and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Hand sink in rear employees rest room leaking from bottom. Must repair and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Missing thermometers for reach in coolers. Must obtain and maintain.
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May 30, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at hand sink in front prep area (cook line) and in both rear employee restroom hand sinks. Must obtain and maintain hot water at all hand sinks. Critical Violation 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed waste grease storage area not clean and maintained, container has accumulation of food debris and grease on top, side and around. Must clean and maintain. Serious Violation 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed not City of Chicago Certified Food Manager on site while potentially hazardous food being prepared and served. Must maintain City of Chicago certified food manager on site during operation. Serious Violation 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2102519 performed on 10-24-17 #32 OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT ALL COOLER DOORS.#37 THE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICES TO BOTH DOORS. #38 FOUND THE FAUCET KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK STRIPPED; MUST REPAIR KNOB. 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: Coving in disrepair in rear prep area near mop sink and tables on left floor to wall juncture. Must repair and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed non functioning lights in facility, under hood in rear prep area, above/near office in rear prep area and both employee rest rooms. Must repair and maintain. Light in rear prep area missing shield near 3 compartment sink and near mop sink. Must repair, obtain and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Hand sink in front prep area leaking from bottom. Must repair and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Missing thermometers for reach in coolers. Must obtain and maintain.
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Oct 24, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT ALL COOLER DOORS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICES TO BOTH DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCET KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK STRIPPED; MUST REPAIR KNOB. FOUND THE UTILITY SINK NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER LINE; MUST CONNECT THE UTILITY SINK PROPERLY TO A WATER LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Oct 17, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF MICE FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM; MUST CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM PREP AREA (CDI). RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM MAY 4, 2016 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT ALL COOLER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICES TO BOTH DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCET KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK STRIPPED; MUST REPAIR KNOB. FOUND THE UTILITY SINK NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER LINE; MUST CONNECT THE UTILITY SINK PROPERLY TO A WATER LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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May 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AND AT WASHBOWLS AT REAR RESTROOMS USED BY STAFF AND CUSTOMERS. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAM TABLE CONTAINING FOOD IN OPEN AREA (BUFFET STYLE)WITHOUT BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARD DURING DISPLAY TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER KNOB AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES, AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 31, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR/WALL BASE IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AND IN THE TOLET ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLER AND LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR PREP/COOKING AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Georgia's Food Depot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Georgia's Food Depot on file is from Oct 17, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Georgia's Food Depot?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Georgia's Food Depot.
Has Georgia's Food Depot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Georgia's Food Depot have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Georgia's Food Depot means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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