GEORGE HOT DOGS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1583958 DATED ON NOVEMBER 5, 2015. OBSERVED VIOLATION #16 - ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) OBSERVED VIOLATION #18 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MOST RECENT COMPLETED PEST CONTROL LOG. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OBSERVED VIOLATION #24 - 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STILL HAS A MAJOR LEAK DUE TO FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT HAS AN OPEN SEAM WHICH IS LEAKING AND T-TRAP HAS A MAJOR LEAK AS WELL. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DUE TO BOTH LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14. NO PEST CONTROL LOG ON SITE.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.