⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

GEORGE'S HOT DOG

1876 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Logan Square

License #: 11406

12
Total Inspections
9
Passed
2
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2025 Inspection

November 3, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler Not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 19, 2024 Inspection

November 19, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED T...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2023 Inspection

April 25, 2023• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANLDERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 18, 2022 Inspection

February 18, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENING

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2022 Inspection

February 10, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2020 Inspection

March 26, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PRO...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2020 Inspection

March 19, 2020• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 31, 2017 Inspection

July 31, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. M...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2015 Inspection

October 13, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2013 Inspection

December 6, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PART...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 26, 2011 Inspection

October 26, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2010 Inspection

January 21, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected fro...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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