Mr. G's Diner
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2014
95
Score
Mr. G's Diner has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 10, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Mr. G's Diner is from Jun 10, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mr. G's Diner is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 3, 2014
Routine
6 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: SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR GASKETS MISSING/RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE TIN FOIL, SAID SHELF SUFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT 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 FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1335903, DATE: 06-05-2013 SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. #38 - MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYER, GRILL ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, PIPES WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DIPPER WELL (REAR PREP), INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL STORAGE SHELVES, PLASTIC SHELVES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP SHELVES AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH HEAVY GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD AND GREASE SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 12, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING) AND MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HANDLE TIED UP WITH RUBBER BAND.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 5, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER/CONTAINER NOT CLEAN. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, GREASE ON GROUND, UNDER AND AROUND THE SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG SOUP, HAM, CHICKEN, MEAT, EGGS, SAUSAGE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON PREMISE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH LIME BUILD-UP, ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE, GRILL ETC) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING) AND MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HANDLE TIED UP WITH RUBBER BAND.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 13, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of storage cabinet shelving need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean need cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/sealed, floors under heavy equipment need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in front prep area, and bathroom had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Stained ceiling panel outside bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shield by front counter, shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in front prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Mar 14, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in freezers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelving by 3 compartrment sink that had exposed raw wood, and in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint by 3 com[partment sink, prep table shall be repair.Ceiling that had exposed raw wood, wallboard, shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in kitchen prep areas, storage areas not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation0in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep area, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
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Jun 17, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NEW TOILET ROOM ADDED TO RESTAURANT WITHOUT HAND SINK, ONLY MOP SINK IN TOILET ROOM. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK INSIDE TOILET ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES REMODELED WASHROOM. FACILITIES WITHOUT SUBMITTING PLANS OR RECEIVING PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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Jun 1, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS OMELET, PANCAKE, FRENCH TOAST,STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY FOODS . CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS . MANAGER SHOWED UP IN THE RESTAURANT AFTER 55 MINUTES.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #124231 DATED 12/11/09.32-MUST RE CAULK THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.#33-MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, WITH FOOD CRUMBS.#34-FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE, UNDER THE COOKING STOVE, GRILLER AND DEEP FRYER, UNDER THE PREP TABLES, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BLACK MOLDING ALONG THE WALL BASE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REGLUE.#35- FILTER BY THE HOOD, VERY GREASY AND WITH DUST ACCUMULATED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL. WALLS BY THE 3 3 COMPT SINK NEEDS CLEANING. #36- LIGHTING FIXTURE BY THE HOOD, NEEDS A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK,RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND REPAINT. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP IN BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ICE CREAM COOLER AND THE PIE CASE COOLER AND MUST VISIBLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. G's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. G's Diner on file is from Jun 10, 2014. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. G's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mr. G's Diner.
Has Mr. G's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr. G's Diner 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 Mr. G's Diner 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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