What is George's Restaurant's health inspection score?

George's Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was George's Restaurant last inspected?

George's Restaurant was last inspected on November 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does George's Restaurant have?

George's Restaurant has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is George's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, George's Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does George's Restaurant serve?

George's Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

George's Restaurant

Name: George's Restaurant
Address: 3445 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 95

3445 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/6/2025

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0Excellent

American•Pilsen

Ranked #48 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Nov 6, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3445 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Mar

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER STORING OF WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 63 F - 84 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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