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GEORGE'S HOT DOG Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GEORGE'S HOT DOG 1876 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Restaurant
January 21, 2010 Canvass License #11406
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #31
MAJOR
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 from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS MUST STORED UPSIDE DOWN,AND 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR BROKEN TOP LID WALL ON ICE MACHINE, AND REMOVE HAND WASH SOAP DISPENSER ON 3COMP.SINK. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON 3COMP.SINK ON CASH REGISTER SIDE.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING: 3COM.SINK,WOODEN TABLE ON GRILL,GRILL AND CORNER TOP WALLS,EGDES OF HOOD INSIDE,EXTERIOR INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE TOILET BOWLS INSDEOUT,MOP-SINK, EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PREP AERA ,LOWER WALLS OF HOOD,& FILTERS ABOVE GRILL AND MICROWAVE-OVEN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD,AND FLOORS IN TOILETS NEEDS CLEANING.FLOOR BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF NOT CLEAN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD,AND FLOORS IN TOILETS NEEDS CLEANING.FLOOR BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF NOT CLEAN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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