Jorge's Place — George's
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Jorge's Place — George's stretching back to 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Jorge's Place — George's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. (CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING AND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 31, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS INSIDE OF BEVERAGE CLOSET AND ON THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 14, 2022
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION FAN IN TOILETROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING BREAD IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AT OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND AT SERVICE COUNTER MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A NEW 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.
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Oct 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AT OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND AT SERVICE COUNTER MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING BREAD IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION FAN IN TOILETROOM.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2021
Recent Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Mar 18, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F, COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION, INSTD REPAIR TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 56.6F, CUT TOMATOES 56.0F, HOT DOGS 54.0F, TZATZIKI SAUCE 54.4F, FETA CHEESE 54.2F ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS, $100 VALUE, CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Sep 9, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: HOLE/GAP IN FLOOR NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 2, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLE/GAP IN FLOOR NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed a prep cooler in rear of kitchen near flat top grill with an ambient air temperature of 67F. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed not to use until repaired or replaced and approved by CDPH. Priority Violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed taco meat, cheese, and tomatoes in prep cooler at 50F, 60F, and 65F. Management disposed of and denatured 20 pounds worth of product valued at $100. Instructed to maintain TCS foods at or below 41F. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed incomplete clean up kit. Instructed to get sanitizer effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 90 day grace period.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/2/18 REPORT 2200455 NOT CORRECTED. 58- PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed improper date marking on TCS foods. Instructed to date mark all TCS, ready to eat items prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with the date created and the discard date.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed a heavy build up of grease, dirt, and food debris in corner of kitchen near front counter and gyros spits and on the floor underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: See violation 60.
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Aug 27, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 - FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED COOKING OUTSIDE, CHANGING TASKS , HANDLING UNCLEAN COOLER, OPENING DOORS AND TOUCHING HANDLES FROM RESTAUANT, TOUCHING UNCLEAN SURFACES SUCH AS DINING TABLES AND HANDLING MONEY AND THEN PREPARING TACOS, BURRITOS, ETC. WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING. COOKING/PREPARING/SERVING FOOD OUTSIDE IS PROHIBITED. VIOLATION PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-306.11 OBSERVED FOOD (TORTILLAS, STEAK, CHICKEN, CONDIMENTS SUCH AS TOMATOES, SHREDDED LETTUCE, CHEESE, ETC) ON DISPLAY AND BEING HANDLED, PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED IN PARKING LOT OUTSIDE OF LICENSED PREMISES, UNABLE TO BE PROTECTED FOR CONTAMINATION COOKING/PREPARING/DISPLAYING FOOD OUTSIDE IS PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (BEANS, FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN USES. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER SANTIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLAC AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHEILDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON PREMISES.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPOLYYE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHEILDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (BEANS, FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN USES. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER SANTIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLAC AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON PREMISES.
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Jun 7, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(ICE BUILD UP) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jorge's Place — George's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jorge's Place — George's on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jorge's Place — George's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Jorge's Place — George's.
Has Jorge's Place — George's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jorge's Place — George's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jorge's Place — George's 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 Jorge's Place — George's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jorge's Place — George's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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