George Hot Dogs

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet piping on 2 compartment sink in rear prep. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2 in gap around rear exterior door bottom and side. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for the prevention of pest.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom of the fryers to remove grease and food particles.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the faucet neck of the two comp sink; must repair leaking from faucet neck.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Found no self closing device at the washroom door; must install a self closing device at washroom door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the wall of the walk-in cooler; must remove peeling paint.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the fan cover inside of the walk-in cooler to remove dust. Also clean the ceiling above the fan cover to remove dust observed.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from march 15, 2021 as required; must correct. #57 all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training and have certificates on premises. #58 all food managers with the city of chicago food service managers certificate must obtain the required food allergen training and have certificates on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom of both fryers to remove grease and food particles.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from march 15, 2021 as required; must correct. #57 all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training and have certificates on premises. #58 all food managers with the city of chicago food service managers certificate must obtain the required food allergen training and have certificates on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard between the handwashing sink and 2-comp sink in rear prep area. Instructed to install and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found ice accumulation in deep freezer in rear dish/prep area, instructed to defrost and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow preventer device on the mop sink, instructed to install and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found leaky faucet base on 2-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to provide a pest control log book during the inspection. Instructed to hire pest control company for servie, and keep log book onsite at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard between the handwashing sink and 2-comp sink in rear prep area. Instructed to install and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found ice accumulation in deep freezer in rear dish/prep area, instructed to defrost and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow preventer device on the mop sink, instructed to install and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found leaky faucet on 2-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must repair self-closing device on the staff toilet room door, instructed to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must install covered garbage can in staff toilet room, for female sanitary needs, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must seal the hole in the lower wall under the cash register in the front prep area. Also, repair the stained ceiling tiles in the front prep area. Instructed to seal, repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed unisex restroom trash receptacle without cover, instructed to provide cover.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with violation #58 no allergen training, from report # 2253138 dated 1/25/2019. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-42-090, citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the back door. Instructed to repair to prevent possible harborage.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed dishes stored improperly on the edge of the three compartment sink. Instructed that dishes should be inverted for proper air drying.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow preventor not located to be serviced and maintained on the mop sink. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventor or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no toilet tissue in the employee bathroom. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-010

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile by the rear back door. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11B MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-601.13 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN,MOP SINK BASIN,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SODA NOZZLE

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF SODA BOXES ON CADDY,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND MOTOR OF REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND IN TOILET ROOM ALONG WALL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/5/18.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION 7-38-020A

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-202.15(C) OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR AND SIDE PARKING LOT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11B MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-601.13 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN,MOP SINK BASIN,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SODA NOZZLE

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.13 must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of appx.40 or more rodent droppings on top of soda boxes on caddy,on floor under rear food storage shelves,on floor behind chest freezers and motor of reach in freezer,on floor next to hot water tank and in toilet room along wall.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/5/18.(priority-foundation 7-38-020a)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15(c) observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear and side parking lot door.must make door tight fitting.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11b must repair or replace missing handle on lid at steam table.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.13 must clean food debris build up from interior and exterior of steam table,fryer cabinet,prep tables,3- compartment sink basin,mop sink basin,interior panel of ice machine,soda nozzle.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-402.13 observed 3- compartment sink backing up with food debris and grease in all compartments when water is released from sink and very slow draining.must repair and maintain.(priority-7-38-030 c)

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed no self closing device on toiletroom door that leads into the food prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 must clean grease and food debris from floor along wall bases of all equipment,light shields.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles where needed.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violation noted 10-19-16 on report # 1966778 not corrected: -45- food handler requirement not met. All food handlers that are not certified food service managers must meet idph requirements. Serious non compliant violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed rear upright freezer not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under rear storage, and front grill area not clean, instructed to clean.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1588508 date 11/12/2015/ violation # 45 food handlers requirement not met, instructed to meet requirement and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed rear upright freezer not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under rear storage, and front grill area not clean, instructed to clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the vent located in the washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed cold water faucet knob at top loading soft serve ice cream machine is missing/broken. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirement not met. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: See violation #14

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: See violation #14. No pest control log on site.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the following are in need of cleaning to remove food and dirt debris; inside of both fryers and under the hot holding unit, all located in the food prep area. Observed the inside cabinet of the exposed hand sink cabinet in need of cleaning to remove dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the cooking equipment in the food prep area and under the shelves located in the rear are in need of detail cleaning to remove food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a minor leak on the hot water knob of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the prep cooler located in the food prep area that holds potentially hazardous foods (hamburger, polish) instructed to provide and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers requirement not met. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine, located in the food prep area, with an excessive amount of a black substance around the ice maker. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 40 rodent droppings located on and under the dry storage racks next to the utility sink in the rear. Observed 5 rodent droppings on the soda boxes also located in the rear. Observed 10 rodent droppings located along the wall under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize said areas. Observed no up to date pest control log on site. Instructed to provide the most recent pest control service receipt and a pest control log. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (mayo, beef, polish) are being prepared, handled and served. Instructed to have a city of chicago food service manager on site at all times facility is opened and operating. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed a major leak under the far right compartment of the 3 compartment sink located in the rear. Instructed to repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minors not corrected from report #1480288 dated on 9/11/2014, violation #32 interior panel of chest freezer in poor repair, exposed insulation build up. Instd to repair same. Interior of chest freezer. Violation #33 interior basin of utility sink not clean. Clean same. Instructed to correct previous minor violations and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a shelf liner on the dry storage shelves located in the rear. Instructed to not reuse cardboard, all surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable and maintained.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the following are in need of cleaning to remove food and dirt debris; inside of both fryers and under the hot holding unit, all located in the food prep area. Observed the inside cabinet of the exposed hand sink cabinet in need of cleaning to remove dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the cooking equipment in the food prep area and under the shelves located in the rear are in need of detail cleaning to remove food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a minor leak on the hot water knob of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed ventilation thru out facility with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed the cook without a metal stem thermometer to take temperatures of potentially hazardous foods (hamburger, polish) observed no thermometer in the prep cooler located in the food prep area that holds potentially hazardous foods (hamburger, polish)instructed to provide and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed stock (bag of onions) and soda being stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers requirement not met. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelf in between ice machine and exposed handsink. Instd to seal/paint same. Interior panel of chest freezer in poor repair, exposed insulation build up. Instd to repair same. Interior of chest fre

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior basin of utility sink not clean. Clean same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The baseboards have dirty gaps in the rear, clean and repair the gaps in the baseboards. The wall under the register is dirty, clean the wall.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors are dirty under the steam table and condiment cooler, clean the flors from corner to corner.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The baseboards have dirty gaps in the rear, clean and repair the gaps in the baseboards. The wall under the register is dirty, clean the wall.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping towels are left out on the counter, store in sanitizing solution in between use.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Chipped paint leaving a hole at wall by utility sink; repair. Remove/clean dust from all ceiling vents.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Must install a grease receptor at three compartment sink and attach a drainboard to three compartment sink. Provide three metal drain stoppers for proper set up of three comp sink (wash, rinse and sanitizing)

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Chipped paint leaving a hole at wall by utility sink; repair. Remove/clean dust from all ceiling vents.