Geo's Hot Dog — George's Hot Dog
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2012
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Geo's Hot Dog — George's Hot Dog appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 11, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Geo's Hot Dog — George's Hot Dog dates to Jun 11, 2012.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Geo's Hot Dog — George's Hot Dog is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jun 11, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN GRILL TABLE UNDERNEATH GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM BY VENT FAN.
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Jun 23, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLE,FRYER,VENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE OVER ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.NO THERMOMETERS IN CHEST FREEZERS.
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Jun 15, 2011
Routine
7 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: 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS ,ON TOP OF FOUNTAIN POP CONTAINERS,FOOD STORAGE SHELF,UNDER CRATES,TOILET ROOM,NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK & OPENING AROUND PIPE LEADING FROM EXTERIOR WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,SEAL PIPE. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROP OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/15/11
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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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
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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.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLE,FRYER,VENTS.
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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 FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE OVER ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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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.CHEST FREEZERS.
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Jun 3, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZERS AND FRYERS.
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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 EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WASHROOM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Geo's Hot Dog — George's Hot Dog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Geo's Hot Dog — George's Hot Dog on file is from Jun 11, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Geo's Hot Dog — George's Hot Dog?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Geo's Hot Dog — George's Hot Dog.
Has Geo's Hot Dog — George's Hot Dog's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Geo's Hot Dog — George's Hot Dog have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Geo's Hot Dog — 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.
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