Governor's
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2014
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Governor's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 25, 2014. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 25, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Governor's trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, AND DEEP FRYER CABNETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE SANITIZED HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, AND DEEP FRYER CABNETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP.
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS UNDER HAND BOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR, UNDER, BEHIND ARTICLES, 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: NOTED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED RAW WOOD/UN FISHED WOOD PANELS UNDER BAR COUNTER, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, WALL MUST BE SMOOTH, WASHABLE AND PAINTED OR FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR. NORTH WALL BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED, ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Sep 4, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS FRIEND TO PUT THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IS NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT # 274770 DATED 6/25/08. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-43-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATED FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS POTS/PANS AND DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUT PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. LEAKING FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST VISIBLE INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Governor's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Governor's on file is from Jul 25, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Governor's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Governor's.
Has Governor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Governor's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Governor's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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