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GEORGE'S HOT DOG Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GEORGE'S HOT DOG 1876 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Restaurant
December 6, 2013 Canvass License #11406
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
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 PARTICLES NOTED.
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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED AND FOOD PARTICLES. ALSO CLEAN IN STORAGE AREAS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING OR WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REATTACH PIPE AT ELBOW UNDERNEATH UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. OWNER STATES IT WAS KNOCKED OVER WHEN WORK WAS BEING DONE IN THAT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH/REPAIR SO THAT SINK CAN BE USED AS REQUIRED FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REATTACH PIPE AT ELBOW UNDERNEATH UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. OWNER STATES IT WAS KNOCKED OVER WHEN WORK WAS BEING DONE IN THAT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH/REPAIR SO THAT SINK CAN BE USED AS REQUIRED FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections