George's Restaurant
3445 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 4, 2026
George's Restaurant was last inspected on June 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
June 4, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Shirts with sleeves are needed in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Sponges must be changed more often. When worn and discolored replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cookinf equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove foof spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager on proper storing of wiping clothes when not in use in sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a slight minor brownish substance on the panel of the ice machine. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a male food handler with a beard and without a beard guard. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 found food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at the handwashing sink in the food prep area. Handwashing signage must be posted at all handwashing sinks at all times.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found employee/customer women and men toilet room handwashing sink water temperature range from 63 f - 84 f. Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Observed all food handler preparing customers food without the use of glove as required. Observed sandwiches being made with bare hands such as adding lettuce and other ready to eat items on sandwiches. Instructed manager there is no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Manager had employee's wash their hand and put on gloves. Priority citation issued #7-38-010.
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all food handlers in the food prep areas must wear proper hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the walk in cooler door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach prep coolers to remove spills. Also clean the prep table in the rear and the shelving in the walk in cooler.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the lid to the grease trap very rusty. Must remove and/or change.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out to remove spills, debris and/or grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter above the cooking equipment in the rear prep area to remove dust.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed 4 employee's in the food prep area without face covering as required. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Citation issued #7-28-060.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods; 1 dozen of boiled eggs at 50.1f, 5 lbs of sliced tomatoes at 52f, 2 lbs of chopped leafy greens at 53f and two containers of ranch and ceasar dressing at 55f located inside of a 3 door prep cooler in the food prep area. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Food handler discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw(eggs). Instructed to provide a disclosure and reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a 3 door prep cooler (with tcs foods inside) at an ambient air temperature of 51f during the inspection. Instructed to always maintain all cold holding units at 41f or below at all times. Said 3 door prep cooler tagged and held for inspection by cdph and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated dust debris on the light shield located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed missing coving in various areas of the front and rear food prep areas. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated debris under the cooking equipment and under the 3 compartment sink. Observed a black substance on the wall under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the small front cutting board stained, instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize and properly store multi-use utensils(knives) laying on prep table at front hot line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of upright freezer of food debris at front service counter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floor of food debris, spills at rear prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint from ceiling at rear prep around hood.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clean and organize basement storage area, and remove unnecessary arrticles to prevent potential pest harborage.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles in the food prep areas around the ice cream freezer, deep fryers and other areas as needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must wear hair restraints. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler certificates. Must provide.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves and prep tables located in the food prep area. Instructed to remove rust and maintain. Observed accumulated food debris inside of the fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease on the wall behind the hot holding units. Observed accumulated grease on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
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 rodent droppings along the walls and in corners of the following areas; 3o rodent droppings along the wall located under the rear dry storage area, 10 rodent droppings under prep table by the rear prep cooler, 20 rodent droppings behind and around ice machine located in the front, 10 rodent droppings under pop storage area located by the ice machine and 5 rodent droppings behind grease trap. Instructed to clean and sanitize said areas and recommended contacting pest control. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips to properly test the sanitizer concentration of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being reuse as a floor liner in the walk in cooler and a shelf liner under hot holding units. Instructed to not reuse cardboard, all surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves and prep tables located in the food prep area. Instructed to remove rust and maintain. Observed accumulated food debris inside of the fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors thru out facility with food and dirt debris and are in need of detail cleaning along all walls and in all corners. Instructed to clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease on the wall behind the hot holding units. Observed accumulated grease on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at the exposed hand sink located in the front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed soda being stored on the floor in the front customer service area, observed old equipment and boxes being stored directly on the floor in the basement. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches and remove old equipment in the basement and maintain.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain manual can opener and housing attached at food prep table,hood/filters above cooking equipments,fan covers inside all coolers etc.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair and maintain section of ceiling at rear near the hood to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and remove dusts accumulations on ceiling fans in customer dining areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair and maintain water leak at drain pipe beneath the kitchen 3 compartment sink,repair water leak at base of urinal in mens toilet room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a visible thermometer inside the walk-in-cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must clean and organize basement storage area,rear closet near the exit door and remove unnecessary arrticles due to potential pest harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain hair restraints for food handlers when working around open foods.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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