What is George Street Pub's health inspection score?

George Street Pub has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was George Street Pub last inspected?

George Street Pub was last inspected on July 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does George Street Pub have?

George Street Pub has 27 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is George Street Pub safe to eat at?

George Street Pub has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does George Street Pub serve?

George Street Pub serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

George Street Pub

Name: George Street Pub
Address: 2856-2860 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 64

2856-2860 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Fair

American•Lakeview

Ranked #749 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Jul 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-24 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 60/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (64/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

May 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

May

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Med6 Basic

11 total

53/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
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.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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−5
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.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
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−2
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−2
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−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−47 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT REAR BAR. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASMENT FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BOTH BARS AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BASMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT REAR BAR. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON MAIN BAR FLOOR AND BASMENT FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Base deductions−13 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SEE VIOLATION #60

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE SHELVES WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE ITEMS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-20-21,REPORT#2528783 #16)4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN IN SOME UPPER AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #37) 3-302.12: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #44)4-903.11 (A;B;D): CLEAN MIXING BOWLS STORED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED. #49)4-602.13: INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED BAR DISH MACHINE IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #49)4-601.11(B): BASEMENT PREP TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. #51) 5-204.12: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. #55)6-501.114: ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH AREA BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. #58)2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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