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George Street Pub

Bar

2856-2860 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

May 28, 2024 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Standing liquid found inside unused reach-in cooler at rear bar requires immediate cleaning and drying.

Key Findings

  • Standing liquid discovered inside an unused reach-in cooler at the rear bar; cooler interior must be cleaned and kept dry.
  • Standing water observed on basement floor; floor must be kept dry and clean.
  • Two burned-out ceiling light bulbs above the prep area; working bulbs must be installed.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT REAR BAR. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER.

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASMENT FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

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Inspection History

George Street Pub has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 57% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 25, 2026.

Sep 25, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

10 violations
Sep 23, 2026No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Standout inspection
Sep 18, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

18 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 23, 2025Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

11 violations
May 28, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
May 21, 2024Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
May 9, 2023Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Apr 25, 2023Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations