Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
George Street Pub
2856-2860 N Halsted St, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jul 23, 2025
11
Inspections on record
4
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Jul 23, 2025
- #14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED FRESH MUSSELS IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAGS ATTACHED IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCTED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SHELLFISH TAGS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER S IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. ALSO OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. MUST MAINTAIN BY RETAINING SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE THAT IS RECORDED ON THE TAG. EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD VALUE OF $80. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. THE FOLLOWING FOOODS WERE AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. RAW CHICKEN TEMPEARTURE RANGING BETWEEN 56.7F-59.2F, GROUND BEEF 56.3F, BROCCOLI SOUP 57.8F, CLAM SOUP 59.6F, FUNDU SOUP 58.8F, BLACK BEANS 60.1F, SHRIMP 56.2F, CRAWFISH 56.1F, SOUR CREAM 56.4F, STEAK 56.4F, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 57.9F, FREH MOZZARELLA CHEESE 58.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARIY DISCARDED 70# OF FOOD VALUE OF $800. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- #23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READT TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORE LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. CHICKEN WINGS, FUNDO CHEESE SOUP, CLAM SOUP, BROCCOLI SOUP, BLACK BEANS, FLANK STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. COOLER FOUND WITH AN AMBIEN TEMPERATURE OF 61.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACT FOR RE-INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
- #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE TINT FOIL AND MAINTAIN.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
- #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 28, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 21, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 9, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 28, 2016 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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George Street Pub — questions
- Did George Street Pub pass its last health inspection?
- George Street Pub at 2856-2860 N Halsted St was inspected on Jul 23, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 11 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at George Street Pub?
- The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED FRESH MUSSELS IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAGS ATTACHED IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCTED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SHELLFISH TAGS SHA
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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